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11V385000 Jul 29, 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND ...

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Aug 26, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number...

Aug 26, 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline 133,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number...

Mar 8, 2020 Wheels 134,560 mi

TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY CALIFORNIA I-5 AT 210 INTERCHANGE BFGOODRICH LT235/85 R16 LTR M+S 1655 MILES ON THE TIRES INSTALLED 05-20-2019 OF LAST YEAR

Mar 8, 2020 Wheels 134,560 mi

TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY CALIFORNIA I-5 AT 210 INTERCHANGE BFGOODRICH LT235/85 R16 LTR M+S 1655 MILES ON THE TIRES INSTALLED 05-20-2019 OF LAST YEAR

Jul 17, 2019 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DISCONNECTS RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN PARK, DRIVING AND WHILE REVERSING. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS FREEWAY/HIGHWAY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING A U-TURN AS WELL AS DRIVING FORWARD. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I...

Jul 17, 2019 Seat Belts 112,000 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBELT DISCONNECTS RANDOMLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN PARK, DRIVING AND WHILE REVERSING. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS AS WELL AS FREEWAY/HIGHWAY. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING A U-TURN AS WELL AS DRIVING FORWARD. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I...

Jun 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,745 mi

FUEL TANK 1 SEEMS TO PUMP FUEL INTO TANK 2. FUEL SWITCH ON "FRONT" SEEMS TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR" ALWAYS READS FULL. SOMETIMES FUEL WILL FLOW OUT OF REAR TANK AS SOON AS FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. I DROVE ABOUT 75 MILES WITH THE FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR". WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY ...

Jun 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 130,745 mi

FUEL TANK 1 SEEMS TO PUMP FUEL INTO TANK 2. FUEL SWITCH ON "FRONT" SEEMS TO INDICATE PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL. FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR" ALWAYS READS FULL. SOMETIMES FUEL WILL FLOW OUT OF REAR TANK AS SOON AS FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. I DROVE ABOUT 75 MILES WITH THE FUEL SWITCH ON "REAR". WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY ...

Dec 2, 2017 Electrical System 253,400 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1997 FORD F-250 FOR A FEW YEARS AND BESIDES AN ABI'S I'VEW PREVIOUS OWNER IT HASN'T GIVEN ANY ISSUE. THAT IS UP UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UP AND QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO FUSES OR RELAYS FAULTY EITHER, I SPOKE WITH FRIENDS OF MINE WHO OWN SIMILAR MODE...

Dec 2, 2017 Electrical System 253,400 mi

I HAVE HAD MY 1997 FORD F-250 FOR A FEW YEARS AND BESIDES AN ABI'S I'VEW PREVIOUS OWNER IT HASN'T GIVEN ANY ISSUE. THAT IS UP UNTIL A MONTH AGO WHEN MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UP AND QUIT WORKING. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND NO FUSES OR RELAYS FAULTY EITHER, I SPOKE WITH FRIENDS OF MINE WHO OWN SIMILAR MODE...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 127,000 mi

THE TRUCK WOULD STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, NOT START AFTER DRIVING, STOP SHUT OFF AND THEN WOULD NOT START. SOME TIMES IT MAY NOT START FOR SEVERAL DAYS THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD START UP AGAIN AND BE FINE FOR WEEKS THEN WOULD START THE WHOLE PROCESS OVER AGAIN. IT MAY STOP AT A...

Dec 16, 2015 Engine 127,000 mi

THE TRUCK WOULD STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, NOT START AFTER DRIVING, STOP SHUT OFF AND THEN WOULD NOT START. SOME TIMES IT MAY NOT START FOR SEVERAL DAYS THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WOULD START UP AGAIN AND BE FINE FOR WEEKS THEN WOULD START THE WHOLE PROCESS OVER AGAIN. IT MAY STOP AT A...

May 12, 2015 Engine 207,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE SPARK PLUG SHOOTS OUT OF THE BLOCK AND SHORTLY AFTER YOU CAN SMELL GAS FUMES WITH IS AN OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. NOT ONLY IS IT EXPENSIVE TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN COIL THE PLUG BACK INTO THE BLOCK, AFTER READING ABOUT IT THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENS TO MANY ...

May 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 207,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE SPARK PLUG SHOOTS OUT OF THE BLOCK AND SHORTLY AFTER YOU CAN SMELL GAS FUMES WITH IS AN OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. NOT ONLY IS IT EXPENSIVE TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN COIL THE PLUG BACK INTO THE BLOCK, AFTER READING ABOUT IT THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENS TO MANY ...

May 12, 2015 Engine 207,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE SPARK PLUG SHOOTS OUT OF THE BLOCK AND SHORTLY AFTER YOU CAN SMELL GAS FUMES WITH IS AN OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. NOT ONLY IS IT EXPENSIVE TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN COIL THE PLUG BACK INTO THE BLOCK, AFTER READING ABOUT IT THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENS TO MANY ...

May 12, 2015 Unknown Or Other 207,000 mi

THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, THE SPARK PLUG SHOOTS OUT OF THE BLOCK AND SHORTLY AFTER YOU CAN SMELL GAS FUMES WITH IS AN OBVIOUS FIRE HAZARD. NOT ONLY IS IT EXPENSIVE TO FIND A MECHANIC WHO CAN COIL THE PLUG BACK INTO THE BLOCK, AFTER READING ABOUT IT THE SAME INCIDENT HAPPENS TO MANY ...

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 168,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM LOW GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ...

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 168,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT FROM LOW GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ...

Jan 13, 2015 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

WHEN BUCKLING IN THE RETRACTOR FAILED. I AM NOT ABLE TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK NOW. I SEE A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR TRUCK BUT THE F150. I HAVE AN F250. ALL REPLACEMENT BELTS I HAVE FOUND HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Seat Belts 130,000 mi

WHEN BUCKLING IN THE RETRACTOR FAILED. I AM NOT ABLE TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK NOW. I SEE A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR TRUCK BUT THE F150. I HAVE AN F250. ALL REPLACEMENT BELTS I HAVE FOUND HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Aug 1, 2014 Air Bags Crash 278,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE POINT OF IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND AN INJURY WAS SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

Aug 1, 2014 Air Bags Crash 278,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE POINT OF IMPACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND AN INJURY WAS SUSTAINED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE O...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

May 19, 2014 Structure 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

May 19, 2014 Seat Belts 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

May 19, 2014 Structure 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

May 19, 2014 Seat Belts 248,000 mi

REF:EEN19-47774 (TO BE FWD BY MAIL) THE FRONT TANK STRAP ON THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE TANK DROPPED UNTIL SUPPORTED BY SKID PLATE. SOME DIESEL FUEL SPILLED IN GARAGE, CREATING FIRE HAZARD BUT WAS CLEANED UP W/O INCIDENT. I CONTACTED DIEHL FORD IN BELLINGHAM WA AS NO FORD DEALER IN JUNEAU AK AT THAT...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED OVER A GRAVEL ROAD, THE STRAPS AND/OR THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE FRAME FAILED, ALLOWING THE TANK TO DROP AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. THIS WAS PRIOR TO FORD'S RECALL REGARDING THE STRAPS AND A REPAIR WAS MADE AT THE LOCAL SHOP. REPAIRS CONSISTED OF A NEW T...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED ON MY TRUCK CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAD THE TANK AND RELATED PARTS REPLACED AT A LOCAL SHOP. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAPS WERE ALSO...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 114,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED ON MY TRUCK CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAD THE TANK AND RELATED PARTS REPLACED AT A LOCAL SHOP. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAPS WERE ALSO...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SLOW SPEED OVER A GRAVEL ROAD, THE STRAPS AND/OR THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE FRAME FAILED, ALLOWING THE TANK TO DROP AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD. THIS WAS PRIOR TO FORD'S RECALL REGARDING THE STRAPS AND A REPAIR WAS MADE AT THE LOCAL SHOP. REPAIRS CONSISTED OF A NEW T...

Apr 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED ON MY TRUCK CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAD THE TANK AND RELATED PARTS REPLACED AT A LOCAL SHOP. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAPS WERE ALSO...

Apr 22, 2014 Structure 114,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED ON MY TRUCK CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAD THE TANK AND RELATED PARTS REPLACED AT A LOCAL SHOP. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE MOUNTING POINTS FOR THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK STRAPS WERE ALSO...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,967 mi

NOVEMBER,2005 WOKE UP TO HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING FROM MY ATTACHED GARAGE FOUND MY 1997 F-250 TRUCK HAD LOST GALLONS OVERNITE TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER TOLD ME TANK RUSTY,UNDER SKID PLATE& SPARE TIRE. COST ME $734.27 I SAID IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THESE TANKS,WAS ASKED ABOUT RECALL WAS TOLD NO RE...

Feb 8, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 114,967 mi

NOVEMBER,2005 WOKE UP TO HEAVY ODOR OF GAS COMING FROM MY ATTACHED GARAGE FOUND MY 1997 F-250 TRUCK HAD LOST GALLONS OVERNITE TOOK TO LOCAL FORD DEALER TOLD ME TANK RUSTY,UNDER SKID PLATE& SPARE TIRE. COST ME $734.27 I SAID IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THESE TANKS,WAS ASKED ABOUT RECALL WAS TOLD NO RE...

Nov 1, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 156,000 mi

REAR GAS TANK LEAKING GAS.STRAPS APPEAR TO HAVE RUBBED HOLE IN TANK. *TR

Nov 1, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 156,000 mi

REAR GAS TANK LEAKING GAS.STRAPS APPEAR TO HAVE RUBBED HOLE IN TANK. *TR

Feb 4, 2013 Wheels 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIF...

Feb 4, 2013 Wheels 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE BRACKET AND THE SPARE TIRE WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIF...

Aug 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED HE SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER ...

Aug 10, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 146,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED HE SMELLED FUEL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER ...

Jul 23, 2012 Power Train 145,318 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT FIVE OF THE SEVEN SPOKES ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OTHER THREE WHEELS EXHIBITED RU...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 145,318 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT FIVE OF THE SEVEN SPOKES ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OTHER THREE WHEELS EXHIBITED RU...

Jul 23, 2012 Power Train 145,318 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT FIVE OF THE SEVEN SPOKES ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OTHER THREE WHEELS EXHIBITED RU...

Jul 23, 2012 Wheels 145,318 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT FIVE OF THE SEVEN SPOKES ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE OTHER THREE WHEELS EXHIBITED RU...

Mar 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Mar 6, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE SMELL COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Feb 14, 2012 Wheels 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEEL DETACHED COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SALT WAS LODGED INSIDE OF THE RIM, CAUSING THE RIM TO RUST. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE FAIL...

Feb 14, 2012 Wheels 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEEL DETACHED COMPLETELY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SALT WAS LODGED INSIDE OF THE RIM, CAUSING THE RIM TO RUST. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE FAIL...

Dec 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHIC...

Dec 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHIC...

Oct 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,944 mi

UPON READING ABOUT A FORD RECALLS 2.7 MILLION F150-250 TRUCKS I FOUND THAT MINE WAS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL BY CALLING THE DEALERSHIP IN SCARSDALE, NY. MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPT 20, 2011 AND AFTER AN HOUR IN SERVICE THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT REPLACE STRAPS BECAUSE THE STRAPS HAVE MADE A HOLE IN T...

Oct 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,944 mi

UPON READING ABOUT A FORD RECALLS 2.7 MILLION F150-250 TRUCKS I FOUND THAT MINE WAS INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL BY CALLING THE DEALERSHIP IN SCARSDALE, NY. MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPT 20, 2011 AND AFTER AN HOUR IN SERVICE THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT REPLACE STRAPS BECAUSE THE STRAPS HAVE MADE A HOLE IN T...

Sep 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,989 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE RUS...

Sep 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 77,989 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: MOUNTING). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE RUS...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION THE CONTACT NOTICED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE FRACTURED WHICH WERE SUPPORTING THE FR...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,048 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) BUT DID NOT WANT TO MOUNT A RUSTED TANK. NEITHER THE DE...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250 HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION THE CONTACT NOTICED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE FRACTURED WHICH WERE SUPPORTING THE FR...

Sep 15, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 138,048 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) BUT DID NOT WANT TO MOUNT A RUSTED TANK. NEITHER THE DE...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,506 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STRAPS WHICH HEL...

Sep 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,506 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR. UPON EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STRAPS WHICH HEL...

Aug 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,150 mi

AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE FORD RECALL ON AUGUST 1, 2011 CONCERNING THE METAL MOUNTING STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK(S) ON 1997-1999 FORD F-250 TRUCKS, I CHECKED UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE MOUNTING STRAPS ON THE FRONT GAS TANK WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND HANGING. THE OTHER FRONT STR...

Aug 6, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 91,150 mi

AFTER HEARING ABOUT THE FORD RECALL ON AUGUST 1, 2011 CONCERNING THE METAL MOUNTING STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK(S) ON 1997-1999 FORD F-250 TRUCKS, I CHECKED UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE MOUNTING STRAPS ON THE FRONT GAS TANK WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND HANGING. THE OTHER FRONT STR...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED AND ONLY ONE STRAP WAS LEFT THAT TO KEEP THE FUEL TANK ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) B...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED AND ONLY ONE STRAP WAS LEFT THAT TO KEEP THE FUEL TANK ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V385000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING) B...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

JUST FILLED THE TRUCK WITH GAS. WAS DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD. THE FRONT OF THE GAS TANK DROPPED ONTO THE ROAD AND DRAGGED. TANK WAS PUNCTURED AND SEVERAL GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT SLOWLY. I USED A WRATCHET STRAP TO LIFT THE TANK OFF THE ROAD AND SECURE IT. PATCHED THE TANK WITH A SEALER FROM...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

JUST FILLED THE TRUCK WITH GAS. WAS DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD. THE FRONT OF THE GAS TANK DROPPED ONTO THE ROAD AND DRAGGED. TANK WAS PUNCTURED AND SEVERAL GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT SLOWLY. I USED A WRATCHET STRAP TO LIFT THE TANK OFF THE ROAD AND SECURE IT. PATCHED THE TANK WITH A SEALER FROM...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

JUST FILLED THE TRUCK WITH GAS. WAS DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD. THE FRONT OF THE GAS TANK DROPPED ONTO THE ROAD AND DRAGGED. TANK WAS PUNCTURED AND SEVERAL GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT SLOWLY. I USED A WRATCHET STRAP TO LIFT THE TANK OFF THE ROAD AND SECURE IT. PATCHED THE TANK WITH A SEALER FROM...

Aug 1, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 210,000 mi

JUST FILLED THE TRUCK WITH GAS. WAS DRIVING ON A WASHBOARD DIRT ROAD. THE FRONT OF THE GAS TANK DROPPED ONTO THE ROAD AND DRAGGED. TANK WAS PUNCTURED AND SEVERAL GALLONS OF GAS LEAKED OUT SLOWLY. I USED A WRATCHET STRAP TO LIFT THE TANK OFF THE ROAD AND SECURE IT. PATCHED THE TANK WITH A SEALER FROM...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,240 mi

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK AND PARKING THE VEHICLE AT HOME, A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTED WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS COMING FROM THE IN AREA OF THE GAS TANK. UPON INSPECTION OF THE GAS TANK, IT WAS NOTED THAT GAS WAS LEAKING IN SEVERAL AREAS. 20 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS LOST OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD WHILE T...

May 9, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 116,240 mi

AFTER FILLING GAS TANK AND PARKING THE VEHICLE AT HOME, A STRONG SMELL OF GAS WAS NOTED WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS COMING FROM THE IN AREA OF THE GAS TANK. UPON INSPECTION OF THE GAS TANK, IT WAS NOTED THAT GAS WAS LEAKING IN SEVERAL AREAS. 20 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS LOST OVER A THREE DAY PERIOD WHILE T...

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,995 mi

FORD MOTOR CO. REFUSES TO DO SAFETY RECALL 07S57 ON MY 97 F-250 THE RECALL IS FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. IT MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL DUE TO A SEIZED BOLT. IF THIS BOLT BREAKS THEY WANT ME TO P...

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 165,995 mi

FORD MOTOR CO. REFUSES TO DO SAFETY RECALL 07S57 ON MY 97 F-250 THE RECALL IS FOR THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. IT MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THEY ARE REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL DUE TO A SEIZED BOLT. IF THIS BOLT BREAKS THEY WANT ME TO P...

Nov 23, 2010 Suspension

MY 1997 FORD F250 4WD TRUCK HAS DEVELOPED A POPPING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB AREA. I FOUND THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE FRONT TRANSFER CASE COULD BE MOVED IN AND OUT OF THE WHEEL HUB WITH A POPPING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND NO ONE CAN FIND PARTS. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SEA...

Nov 23, 2010 Suspension

MY 1997 FORD F250 4WD TRUCK HAS DEVELOPED A POPPING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB AREA. I FOUND THE DRIVE SHAFT FROM THE FRONT TRANSFER CASE COULD BE MOVED IN AND OUT OF THE WHEEL HUB WITH A POPPING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED AND NO ONE CAN FIND PARTS. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND SEA...

Sep 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT COULD SEE SPARKS FROM BEHIND THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS PARTIALLY FR...

Sep 13, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE CONTACT COULD SEE SPARKS FROM BEHIND THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS PARTIALLY FR...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD F250 THAT WONT GO INTO PARK. THEREFORE, YOU CAN'T START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE TRUCK ROLLS WHEN TURNED OFF, BECAUSE IT'S NOT ENGAGED. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THIS RECALL HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/1997/FORD/F250 . I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALE...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD F250 THAT WONT GO INTO PARK. THEREFORE, YOU CAN'T START THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE TRUCK ROLLS WHEN TURNED OFF, BECAUSE IT'S NOT ENGAGED. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THIS RECALL HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/1997/FORD/F250 . I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALE...

Jun 16, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL INCHES OF RAIN MY 1997 FORD F250 LIGHT DUTY BEGAN TRYING TO START WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS RED HOT AND SMOKING. LUCKILY MY NEIGHBOR NOTICED OR IT WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND O...

Jun 16, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

AFTER SEVERAL INCHES OF RAIN MY 1997 FORD F250 LIGHT DUTY BEGAN TRYING TO START WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE. THE BATTERY CABLE WAS RED HOT AND SMOKING. LUCKILY MY NEIGHBOR NOTICED OR IT WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND O...

Sep 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,951 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD F-250 WITH WITH 87,000 MILES ON A 5.4 LITER ENGINE. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, THREADS AND ALL, WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE IGNITION COIL. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,951 mi

I HAVE A 1997 FORD F-250 WITH WITH 87,000 MILES ON A 5.4 LITER ENGINE. ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS WAS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, THREADS AND ALL, WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE IGNITION COIL. *TR

Oct 24, 2008 Tires 57,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250 LD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VIBRATION OF THE SPARE TIRE RUBS AGAINST AND CREATES A HOLE IN THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE SPARE TIRE IS SECURELY MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS...

Oct 24, 2008 Tires 57,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250 LD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VIBRATION OF THE SPARE TIRE RUBS AGAINST AND CREATES A HOLE IN THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE SPARE TIRE IS SECURELY MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE RESPONDED TO FOMOCO RECALL #07S57 ON MARCH,08, ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED, ORIGINAL RECEIPTS,ETC. AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP CALLS TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, ON JUNE,08. WERE TOLD ALL IS IN ORDER AND APPROVED AND THE REIMBURSEMENT CHECK FOR $ 318.41 FOR REPAIR IS IN THE MAIL. SO F...

Sep 8, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 80,000 mi

WE RESPONDED TO FOMOCO RECALL #07S57 ON MARCH,08, ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED, ORIGINAL RECEIPTS,ETC. AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP CALLS TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, ON JUNE,08. WERE TOLD ALL IS IN ORDER AND APPROVED AND THE REIMBURSEMENT CHECK FOR $ 318.41 FOR REPAIR IS IN THE MAIL. SO F...

Sep 8, 2008 Electrical System 80,000 mi

WE RESPONDED TO FOMOCO RECALL #07S57 ON MARCH,08, ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED, ORIGINAL RECEIPTS,ETC. AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP CALLS TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, ON JUNE,08. WERE TOLD ALL IS IN ORDER AND APPROVED AND THE REIMBURSEMENT CHECK FOR $ 318.41 FOR REPAIR IS IN THE MAIL. SO F...

Sep 8, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 80,000 mi

WE RESPONDED TO FOMOCO RECALL #07S57 ON MARCH,08, ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED, ORIGINAL RECEIPTS,ETC. AFTER SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP CALLS TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER, ON JUNE,08. WERE TOLD ALL IS IN ORDER AND APPROVED AND THE REIMBURSEMENT CHECK FOR $ 318.41 FOR REPAIR IS IN THE MAIL. SO F...

Jul 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,453 mi

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DUE WITH THE PCV VALVE HOSE THAT RUNS TO THE VACUUM SYSTEM. IT GETS TOO WARM AND MELTS AND IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STUTTER OR STALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RAPIDLY. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ON MANY OF THE F250 OR F150 5.4L TRITON ENGINES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY TRUC...

Jul 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,453 mi

MY COMPLAINT HAS TO DUE WITH THE PCV VALVE HOSE THAT RUNS TO THE VACUUM SYSTEM. IT GETS TOO WARM AND MELTS AND IT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STUTTER OR STALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP RAPIDLY. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ON MANY OF THE F250 OR F150 5.4L TRITON ENGINES. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO MY TRUC...

Jun 17, 2008 Unknown Or Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2008. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS NEAREST DEALER WAS 130 MILES AWAY. THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL THAT HE SHOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL THAT FAR FOR A REPAIR. HE ALSO BELIEVES THAT THE MANUFACTU...

Jun 17, 2008 Unknown Or Other

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2008. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS NEAREST DEALER WAS 130 MILES AWAY. THE CONTACT DOES NOT FEEL THAT HE SHOULD HAVE TO TRAVEL THAT FAR FOR A REPAIR. HE ALSO BELIEVES THAT THE MANUFACTU...

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HEARD FROM FORD, WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM WHEN THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE RECALL N...

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY OF 2008 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT HAS NOT HEARD FROM FORD, WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL HIM WHEN THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE RECALL N...

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC THAT SHOWED A PROBLEM WITH 3 SENSORS. THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC SO HE REMEDIED THE RECALL HIMSELF. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FO...

Apr 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC THAT SHOWED A PROBLEM WITH 3 SENSORS. THE CONTACT IS A MECHANIC SO HE REMEDIED THE RECALL HIMSELF. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER FO...

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1997 FORD F-250 RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT TWO DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. HE WOULD LIKE THE DEALER TO INFORM HIM WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. HE STATES HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CALL TO FIND OUT. *KB

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1997 FORD F-250 RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. CONSUMER STATES THAT TWO DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. HE WOULD LIKE THE DEALER TO INFORM HIM WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. HE STATES HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO CALL TO FIND OUT. *KB

Jan 22, 2008 Steering 146,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN SHAKING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THEN LOCKED. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK IT AND THE SHAFT BEARING FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUST BEARING WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOU...

Jan 22, 2008 Steering 146,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE STEERING COLUMN BEGAN SHAKING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND THEN LOCKED. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK IT AND THE SHAFT BEARING FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUST BEARING WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOU...

Nov 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON ARIZONA STATE HWY 87 NORTH FROM PAYSON AS ENTERING INTO PINE ARIZONA I STRUCK A LARGE TRUCK FROM REAR. THIS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK ACTUALLY BREAKING THE FRAME, PUSHING THE FRAME THRU THE BUMPER AND REQUIRING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THE JA...

Nov 16, 2007 Air Bags Crash 130,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON ARIZONA STATE HWY 87 NORTH FROM PAYSON AS ENTERING INTO PINE ARIZONA I STRUCK A LARGE TRUCK FROM REAR. THIS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK ACTUALLY BREAKING THE FRAME, PUSHING THE FRAME THRU THE BUMPER AND REQUIRING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE THE JA...

Nov 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE CONTACT'S WIFE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON HER 2001 FORD EXPEDITION FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. WHEN HIS CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, HE INVESTIGATED TO DETERMINE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE SAME RECALL. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU...

Nov 14, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 118,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F250. THE CONTACT'S WIFE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON HER 2001 FORD EXPEDITION FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. WHEN HIS CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING, HE INVESTIGATED TO DETERMINE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE SAME RECALL. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU...

Sep 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336...

Sep 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2007, THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336...

Aug 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,700 mi

MONDAY, JULY 31 2007, I EXPERIENCED THE LAST OF A SERIES OF INTERMITTENT STALLING EVENTS IN MY 1997 FORD F250 HD VEHICLE, EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3 DIT POWERSTROKE DIESEL. SUBSEQUENT TO MY OWN INVESTIGATIONS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR WAS A COMPONENT IMPLICATED IN SUCH EVENTS. I REPLACED...

Aug 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,700 mi

MONDAY, JULY 31 2007, I EXPERIENCED THE LAST OF A SERIES OF INTERMITTENT STALLING EVENTS IN MY 1997 FORD F250 HD VEHICLE, EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3 DIT POWERSTROKE DIESEL. SUBSEQUENT TO MY OWN INVESTIGATIONS, I DISCOVERED THAT THE CAM POSITION SENSOR WAS A COMPONENT IMPLICATED IN SUCH EVENTS. I REPLACED...

Jul 30, 2007 Tires 219,330 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250 LD. THE VEHICLE HAS MILESTONE 1000R20, SIZE 265-75/16 TIRES. THE WIRES WERE EXPOSED FROM THE SIDES OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. THE DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED...

Jul 30, 2007 Tires 219,330 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-250 LD. THE VEHICLE HAS MILESTONE 1000R20, SIZE 265-75/16 TIRES. THE WIRES WERE EXPOSED FROM THE SIDES OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY WERE DANGEROUS. THE DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED...

May 14, 2007 Steering 158,000 mi

POWER STEERING BRACKET BROKE. UNABLE TO GET PART THROUGH ANY DEALERSHIP OR JUNK YARD IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS PART I HAVE FOUND THAT SO MANY HAVE BEEN SOLD RECENTLY THAT THE SUPPLY HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED. THEREFORE, IT IS NOW ON BACK ORDER UNTIL JUNE. THE PART APP...

May 14, 2007 Steering 158,000 mi

POWER STEERING BRACKET BROKE. UNABLE TO GET PART THROUGH ANY DEALERSHIP OR JUNK YARD IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS PART I HAVE FOUND THAT SO MANY HAVE BEEN SOLD RECENTLY THAT THE SUPPLY HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED. THEREFORE, IT IS NOW ON BACK ORDER UNTIL JUNE. THE PART APP...

Mar 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 27,000 mi

1997 FORD F25. THIS WAS THE SECOND SPARK PLUG TO BLOW OUT OF HEAD. FIRST REPAIR COST $450.00, THIS TIME IT COST ME MY TRUCK, 2 CAMERAS, GPS, LAPTOP COMPUTER AND SEVERAL OTHER ITEMS AS THE TRUCK COUGHT ON FIRE WHEN SPARK PLUG HIT FUEL INECTION RAIL AN STARTED A FUEL FIRE THAT BURNT THE TRUCK TO GRO...

Mar 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 27,000 mi

1997 FORD F25. THIS WAS THE SECOND SPARK PLUG TO BLOW OUT OF HEAD. FIRST REPAIR COST $450.00, THIS TIME IT COST ME MY TRUCK, 2 CAMERAS, GPS, LAPTOP COMPUTER AND SEVERAL OTHER ITEMS AS THE TRUCK COUGHT ON FIRE WHEN SPARK PLUG HIT FUEL INECTION RAIL AN STARTED A FUEL FIRE THAT BURNT THE TRUCK TO GRO...

Dec 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 139,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

Dec 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 139,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

Dec 14, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 139,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

Dec 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 139,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.

Dec 2, 2006 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THIS IS THIRD CAM POSITION SENSOR THIS TRUCK HAS HAD (140000 MILES ON TRUCK). HAS DIED TWICE WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, VERY DANGEROUS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES. THIS IS A VERY WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS WITH ALL OF THESE 7.3 POWERSTROKES. I CARRY, AS A LOT OF PEOPLE DO, AN EXTRA O...

Dec 2, 2006 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THIS IS THIRD CAM POSITION SENSOR THIS TRUCK HAS HAD (140000 MILES ON TRUCK). HAS DIED TWICE WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, VERY DANGEROUS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES. THIS IS A VERY WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS WITH ALL OF THESE 7.3 POWERSTROKES. I CARRY, AS A LOT OF PEOPLE DO, AN EXTRA O...

Nov 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 F-250 CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. *JB

Nov 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

1997 F-250 CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. *JB

Aug 9, 2006 Steering Crash 99,400 mi

MY WIFE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROX. 35 MPH, AFTER COMING OUT OF A SLIGHT CURVE IN ROAD AND SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN, SHE LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE HITTING A GUARDRAIL AND GOING INTO A DITCH. INSPECTION BY AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC REVEALED THAT THE OUTPUT FROM THE STEERING BOX BROKE BETW...

Aug 9, 2006 Steering Crash 99,400 mi

MY WIFE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROX. 35 MPH, AFTER COMING OUT OF A SLIGHT CURVE IN ROAD AND SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN, SHE LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE HITTING A GUARDRAIL AND GOING INTO A DITCH. INSPECTION BY AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC REVEALED THAT THE OUTPUT FROM THE STEERING BOX BROKE BETW...

Aug 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 139,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SETTING ON MY TRUCK WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. I WAS DRIVING AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 62 MPH AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF USING THE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR BY USING THE BRAKES. *NM

Aug 5, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 139,000 mi

CRUISE CONTROL SETTING ON MY TRUCK WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. I WAS DRIVING AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 62 MPH AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF USING THE BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR BY USING THE BRAKES. *NM

Jun 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTING TO PASS ON A TWO LINE HIGHWAY WHEN SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. VEHICLE IS A 1997 FORD F250 4WD 80K MILES. REPAIRS INVOLVE REMOVING HEAD. COST IS $2800. VEHICLE WORTHLESS SINCE DON'T KNOW WHEN ANOTHER PLUG WILL BLOW! *JB

Jun 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTING TO PASS ON A TWO LINE HIGHWAY WHEN SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE. VEHICLE IS A 1997 FORD F250 4WD 80K MILES. REPAIRS INVOLVE REMOVING HEAD. COST IS $2800. VEHICLE WORTHLESS SINCE DON'T KNOW WHEN ANOTHER PLUG WILL BLOW! *JB

May 17, 2006 Tires

ALL FOUR MICHELIN BRAND TIRES HAD SIDEWALL CRACKS. 2.5 YEARS OLD WITH @ 30,000 MILES ON THEM. THESE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN A MATTER OF TWO TO THREE WEEKS. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR REPLACED. *JB

May 17, 2006 Tires

ALL FOUR MICHELIN BRAND TIRES HAD SIDEWALL CRACKS. 2.5 YEARS OLD WITH @ 30,000 MILES ON THEM. THESE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN A MATTER OF TWO TO THREE WEEKS. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR REPLACED. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER MULTIPLE USES, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN PULLING AN RV IN TOWN. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BRAKE FLUID IS BOILING AND THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE FLUSHED, THEN A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID PUT IN TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE RV.

Feb 28, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER MULTIPLE USES, THE BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN PULLING AN RV IN TOWN. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BRAKE FLUID IS BOILING AND THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE FLUSHED, THEN A DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRAKE FLUID PUT IN TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE RV.

Jan 13, 2006 Steering 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES AND THE TIRES DID NOT REACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN NHTSA RECALL # 03V196000, REGARDING THE SHAFT SECTOR. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATI...

Jan 13, 2006 Steering 120,000 mi

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED 360 DEGREES AND THE TIRES DID NOT REACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN NHTSA RECALL # 03V196000, REGARDING THE SHAFT SECTOR. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATI...

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 21, 2005 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 21, 2005 Visibility 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 21, 2005 Electrical System 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG ON RT 295 DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONETS IN MY TRUCK. I DRIVE A 97 FORD F250 4X4 XLT. LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BE FIXED WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX. I...

Dec 15, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V171000 CONCERNING THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.*AK

Dec 15, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 97V171000 CONCERNING THE GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.*AK

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,290 mi

THE TRUCKS ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY STALL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LOW ON FUEL AND THE TRUCK COMES TO A QUICK STOP SUCH AS A RED LIGHT OR AT AN INTERSECTION. THE TRUCK WILL ALSO STALL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LOW ON FUEL AND THE TRUCK IS SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING ON A DECLINE. THE STALLED TRUCK MUST BE STO...

Nov 16, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 136,290 mi

THE TRUCKS ENGINE WILL COMPLETELY STALL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LOW ON FUEL AND THE TRUCK COMES TO A QUICK STOP SUCH AS A RED LIGHT OR AT AN INTERSECTION. THE TRUCK WILL ALSO STALL WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS LOW ON FUEL AND THE TRUCK IS SLOWING DOWN OR STOPPING ON A DECLINE. THE STALLED TRUCK MUST BE STO...

Sep 2, 2005 Seats 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Seats 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Steering 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Sep 2, 2005 Power Train 55,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT RECLINED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER LAYING COMPLETELY DOWN. *JB THE SEAT BASE ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT. *SC THE TIE RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, BECAUSE THE SHIFTER BOLTS HAD BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DASH MOUNTS, T...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: CONSUMER WANTED HIS SWITCH ON FRONT OF VEHICLE FIXED. HE HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE PLASTIC MELTED AND ALLOWED THE BRAKE FLUID TO COME OUT AND CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER SAID THAT HE KNEW THAT 2000 AND 2001 YEAR MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND CONSUMER WANTED HIS VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECA...

Jun 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: CONSUMER WANTED HIS SWITCH ON FRONT OF VEHICLE FIXED. HE HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE PLASTIC MELTED AND ALLOWED THE BRAKE FLUID TO COME OUT AND CATCH ON FIRE. CONSUMER SAID THAT HE KNEW THAT 2000 AND 2001 YEAR MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND CONSUMER WANTED HIS VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECA...

May 31, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE BED BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.*AK

May 31, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE UNDERNEATH THE BED BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.*AK

May 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,465 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD. SUDDENLY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO UNPLUG THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO S...

May 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER WITH THE INSUING LOUD BANGING SCARING THE DRIVER AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FORD DEALER RETHREADED SPARK PLUG HOLE AND REPLACED SPARK PLUG.

May 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 128,465 mi

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DRIVER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. DRIVER PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD. SUDDENLY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD TO UNPLUG THE WIRES CONNECTED TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER TO S...

May 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG A SPARK PLUG WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER WITH THE INSUING LOUD BANGING SCARING THE DRIVER AND ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FORD DEALER RETHREADED SPARK PLUG HOLE AND REPLACED SPARK PLUG.

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Mar 30, 2005 Electrical System Fire 190,000 mi

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON ITS OWN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 28, 2005 Electrical System Fire

VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO HOURS WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON ITS OWN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Mar 17, 2005 Steering 90,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME AND REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING PUMP ON HIS OWN. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 17, 2005 Steering 90,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. CONSUMER MANAGED TO DRIVE HOME AND REPAIRED THE POWER STEERING PUMP ON HIS OWN. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FIRE SPEED CONTROL ON MASTER CYLINDER FORD F250 1997 VIN#[XXX]DROVE TO WORK 2 MILES,PARKED TRUCK IN LOT, 5 MIN LATER HEARD POP THEN FIRE PUT OUT QUICKLY, BUT TRUCK HAS MAJOR FIRE DAMAGE. *JB *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Feb 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

FIRE SPEED CONTROL ON MASTER CYLINDER FORD F250 1997 VIN#[XXX]DROVE TO WORK 2 MILES,PARKED TRUCK IN LOT, 5 MIN LATER HEARD POP THEN FIRE PUT OUT QUICKLY, BUT TRUCK HAS MAJOR FIRE DAMAGE. *JB *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Feb 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE HAD YET TO BEEN DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Feb 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN STEERING WHEEL. THE WIRE WAS TOO SMALL FOR AMPS. *BF THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE WIRE. *NM

Feb 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE HAD YET TO BEEN DETERMINED. VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Feb 2, 2005 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN STEERING WHEEL. THE WIRE WAS TOO SMALL FOR AMPS. *BF THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED THE WIRE. *NM

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,011 mi

WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, DAMAGING FUSE BOXES AND WIRING HARNESS. ESTIMATED DAMAGE $3.000. NO INJURIES REPORTED.. *JB.......*AK

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire 100,011 mi

WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, DAMAGING FUSE BOXES AND WIRING HARNESS. ESTIMATED DAMAGE $3.000. NO INJURIES REPORTED.. *JB.......*AK

Jan 4, 2005 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS HAD SPARK PLUGS COME FLYING OUT OF THE HEAD OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ASKED AROUND AND HEARD THAT ON MOST FORD TRUCKS AND ECONOLINE VANS ARE BLOWING THESE OUT ON THE REGULAR. I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT IT IS DUE TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS HAVING ONLY 4 WEAK THREADS. I WOULD JUST LIKE T...

Jan 4, 2005 Electrical System 120,000 mi

I HAVE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS HAD SPARK PLUGS COME FLYING OUT OF THE HEAD OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE ASKED AROUND AND HEARD THAT ON MOST FORD TRUCKS AND ECONOLINE VANS ARE BLOWING THESE OUT ON THE REGULAR. I HAVE ALSO HEARD THAT IT IS DUE TO THE ALUMINUM HEADS HAVING ONLY 4 WEAK THREADS. I WOULD JUST LIKE T...

Dec 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHIEL THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS, A MECHANIC NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. AS THE BRAKE FLUID RESEVOIR MELTED BRAKE FLUID IT MADE THE FIRE BIGGER. NO PROB...

Dec 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

WHIEL THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A FEW DAYS, A MECHANIC NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. AS THE BRAKE FLUID RESEVOIR MELTED BRAKE FLUID IT MADE THE FIRE BIGGER. NO PROB...

Dec 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AND A FIRE WAS STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HORN WAS HEARD BLOWING WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THERE WERE NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THERE WAS TRAVEL TRAILER ...

Dec 16, 2004 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS AND A FIRE WAS STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE HORN WAS HEARD BLOWING WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THERE WERE NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT. THERE WAS TRAVEL TRAILER ...

Nov 15, 2004 Tires 49,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED AND CAME APART WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE TIRE STARTED BOUNCING. THIS ALMOST CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. FIRESTONE WAS NOT...

Nov 15, 2004 Tires 49,000 mi

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED AND CAME APART WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE TIRE STARTED BOUNCING. THIS ALMOST CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. FIRESTONE WAS NOT...

Oct 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,357 mi

I OWN A 1997 FORD F250 TRUCK. ON THE BELOW LISTED DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT 0430 HRS IN THE MORNING ON A TWO LANE ROADWAY, THE THIRD SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. I LOOKED UP INFORMATION ON INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING WITHOUT WARNING OR FA...

Oct 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 113,357 mi

I OWN A 1997 FORD F250 TRUCK. ON THE BELOW LISTED DATE, WHILE DRIVING AT 0430 HRS IN THE MORNING ON A TWO LANE ROADWAY, THE THIRD SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. I LOOKED UP INFORMATION ON INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING WITHOUT WARNING OR FA...

Jun 25, 2004 Steering

NHTSA RECALL 03-V-196-000: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER , IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK ...

Jun 25, 2004 Steering

NHTSA RECALL 03-V-196-000: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER , IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK ...

Mar 15, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE DROPPED SEVERAL INCHES. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE, AND DISCOVERED THAT DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED.*AK

Mar 15, 2004 Suspension 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE FRONT LEFT SIDE DROPPED SEVERAL INCHES. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INSPECT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE, AND DISCOVERED THAT DRIVER SIDE TORSION BAR SNAPPED.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Steering 83,802 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF. NO COLLISION REPORTED. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Steering 83,802 mi

WHILE DRIVING STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER STATED THAT POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OFF. NO COLLISION REPORTED. *AK *MR

Feb 20, 2004 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE: FORD F250 V8 TRUCK INCIDENT: DEFECTIVE CAB LIGHT SWITCH IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, CAB LIGHT STAYED ON CAUSING LIGHT UNIT TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW AND GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE. OWNER REPLACE THE CAB LIGHT SWITCH.*AK

Feb 20, 2004 Interior Lighting

VEHICLE: FORD F250 V8 TRUCK INCIDENT: DEFECTIVE CAB LIGHT SWITCH IN DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, CAB LIGHT STAYED ON CAUSING LIGHT UNIT TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NEW AND GRADUALLY BECAME WORSE. OWNER REPLACE THE CAB LIGHT SWITCH.*AK

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. *AK THE ASSEMBLY THAT TIGHTENED THE BELT DRIVE AROUND THE STEEL SHAFT ABOUT ONE INCH IN DIAMETER HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE TIME WHERE THE TRUCK HAD NO BRAKES OR STEERING. *SCC *JB

Dec 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING AND BRAKING POWER. *AK THE ASSEMBLY THAT TIGHTENED THE BELT DRIVE AROUND THE STEEL SHAFT ABOUT ONE INCH IN DIAMETER HAD BROKEN OFF AT THE TIME WHERE THE TRUCK HAD NO BRAKES OR STEERING. *SCC *JB

Nov 5, 2003 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING AROUND A BEND THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 5, 2003 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND WHEN VEHICLE WAS GOING AROUND A BEND THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. BOTH MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

1997 FORD F-250LD REAR WINDOW LEAKS. YOU GUYS HAVE ALREADY LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM BUT I THINK IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I AND MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO WITH THE SLIDING REAR WINDOW HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS DESTROYING THE HEAD LIGHTS IN THESE TRUCKS PLUS OTHER DAMAGE TO TH...

Oct 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

1997 FORD F-250LD REAR WINDOW LEAKS. YOU GUYS HAVE ALREADY LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM BUT I THINK IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I AND MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO WITH THE SLIDING REAR WINDOW HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS DESTROYING THE HEAD LIGHTS IN THESE TRUCKS PLUS OTHER DAMAGE TO TH...

Oct 23, 2003 Visibility 70,000 mi

1997 FORD F-250LD REAR WINDOW LEAKS. YOU GUYS HAVE ALREADY LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM BUT I THINK IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I AND MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO WITH THE SLIDING REAR WINDOW HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS DESTROYING THE HEAD LIGHTS IN THESE TRUCKS PLUS OTHER DAMAGE TO TH...

Oct 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

1997 FORD F-250LD REAR WINDOW LEAKS. YOU GUYS HAVE ALREADY LOOKED INTO THE PROBLEM BUT I THINK IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF. I AND MANY OTHERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO WITH THE SLIDING REAR WINDOW HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS DESTROYING THE HEAD LIGHTS IN THESE TRUCKS PLUS OTHER DAMAGE TO TH...

Oct 17, 2003 Steering 74,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FEELS REAL LOOSE. IT MOVES VERY EASILY UP OR DOWN WITHOUT USING THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND CAUSE OF PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK

Oct 17, 2003 Steering 74,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL FEELS REAL LOOSE. IT MOVES VERY EASILY UP OR DOWN WITHOUT USING THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND CAUSE OF PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.*AK

Oct 9, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED THERE WAS AN AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NO AIR DEPLOYED. *JB *NLM

Oct 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED THERE WAS AN AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NO AIR DEPLOYED. *JB *NLM

Oct 9, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED THERE WAS AN AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NO AIR DEPLOYED. *JB *NLM

Oct 9, 2003 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN CRASH, ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT HOLD.*MR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE OWNERS MANUAL STATED THERE WAS AN AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER NO AIR DEPLOYED. *JB *NLM

Sep 21, 2003 Structure

CRACKS IN THE OUTER SHEET METAL OF BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT DOORS.*JB

Sep 21, 2003 Structure

REAR SLIDING WINDOW LEAKS WHEN RAINING OR WASHING VEHICLE.*JB

Sep 21, 2003 Structure

CRACKS IN THE OUTER SHEET METAL OF BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT DOORS.*JB

Sep 21, 2003 Structure

REAR SLIDING WINDOW LEAKS WHEN RAINING OR WASHING VEHICLE.*JB

Jul 30, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS NOT BEING MADE ANYMORE. *AK

Jul 30, 2003 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED. DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS NOT BEING MADE ANYMORE. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE WITH ENGINE OFF, GEAR WAS SET IN FIRST, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS ACCOMPANIED BY A HORRIBLE CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE WITH ENGINE OFF, GEAR WAS SET IN FIRST, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS ACCOMPANIED BY A HORRIBLE CLICKING NOISE. *AK

Apr 18, 2003 Structure

THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE A HORIZONTAL STRESS CRACK IN THE METAL. THIS IS NEAR THE AREA OF WHERE THE RUBBER WINDOW MOLDING MEETS. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Structure

THE OUTSIDE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE A HORIZONTAL STRESS CRACK IN THE METAL. THIS IS NEAR THE AREA OF WHERE THE RUBBER WINDOW MOLDING MEETS. *NLM

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. *JB

Apr 10, 2003 Suspension

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE TORSION BAR SNAPPED. *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT PROTRUDED THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD.*JB

Feb 27, 2003 Seats

THE DRIVERS SEAT PROTRUDED THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE STARTED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER COMPONET.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Electrical System Fire 105,000 mi

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FIRE STARTED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER COMPONET.*JB

Nov 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. TS *JB

Nov 26, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,000 mi

THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK. TS *JB

Nov 18, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS BUCKLES WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEAT BELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 18, 2002 Seat Belts

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FRONT SEAT BELTS BUCKLES WILL NOT LOCK PROPERLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE A SEAT BELT ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIME DUE TO LEAKAGE. THE HEATER CORE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO LEAKAGE. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Parking Brake 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE RADIATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIME DUE TO LEAKAGE. THE HEATER CORE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO LEAKAGE. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Nov 15, 2002 Parking Brake 103,000 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUMPED IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE RADIATOR FAILED 3 TIMES AND THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *TS *NLM

Oct 21, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES CABLE THAT MOUNTS SPARE TIRE UNDER TRUCK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING SPARE TO FALL OFF. TS

Oct 21, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATES CABLE THAT MOUNTS SPARE TIRE UNDER TRUCK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING SPARE TO FALL OFF. TS

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WHILE STILL INFLATED. ON A 1997 FORD F250, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16, DOT# VD0CIX1J337. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. TIRES ARE STEEL TEX R4S. *MR *JG

Sep 27, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WHILE STILL INFLATED. ON A 1997 FORD F250, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT235/85R16, DOT# VD0CIX1J337. FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. TIRES ARE STEEL TEX R4S. *MR *JG

Sep 17, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. MECHANIC FOUND THAT TIE ROD HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF SIMILAR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. *TT

Sep 17, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. MECHANIC FOUND THAT TIE ROD HAD BROKEN OFF DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE. CONSUMER IS AWARE OF SIMILAR VEHICLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED. *TT

Sep 16, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HUB CAPS HAD COME OFF OF WHEELS, AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATED THE REAR HUB CAPS HAD COME OFF OF WHEELS, AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES.*AK

Aug 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MILEAGE IS 113,086. HAVE ABS. BRAKE LINES TO BOTH REAR WHEEL HAVE RUBBED AGAINST MOVING PART OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE RUBBER COVERING OF BRAKE LINES IS WORN OFF COMPLETELY AND PART OF METAL IS WORN. FORD DOUBLE INSULATED THE BRAKE LINES SO IT IS CLEAR THEY KNOW THE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINS THE SH...

Aug 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MILEAGE IS 113,086. HAVE ABS. BRAKE LINES TO BOTH REAR WHEEL HAVE RUBBED AGAINST MOVING PART OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE RUBBER COVERING OF BRAKE LINES IS WORN OFF COMPLETELY AND PART OF METAL IS WORN. FORD DOUBLE INSULATED THE BRAKE LINES SO IT IS CLEAR THEY KNOW THE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINS THE SH...

Aug 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MILEAGE IS 113,086. HAVE ABS. BRAKE LINES TO BOTH REAR WHEEL HAVE RUBBED AGAINST MOVING PART OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE RUBBER COVERING OF BRAKE LINES IS WORN OFF COMPLETELY AND PART OF METAL IS WORN. FORD DOUBLE INSULATED THE BRAKE LINES SO IT IS CLEAR THEY KNOW THE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINS THE SH...

Aug 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MILEAGE IS 113,086. HAVE ABS. BRAKE LINES TO BOTH REAR WHEEL HAVE RUBBED AGAINST MOVING PART OF SHOCK ABSORBERS. THE RUBBER COVERING OF BRAKE LINES IS WORN OFF COMPLETELY AND PART OF METAL IS WORN. FORD DOUBLE INSULATED THE BRAKE LINES SO IT IS CLEAR THEY KNOW THE LINES WERE RUBBING AGAINS THE SH...

Jul 16, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION OVER APPROXIMATELY 25% OF TIRE. *AK

Jul 16, 2002 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION OVER APPROXIMATELY 25% OF TIRE. *AK

Jun 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER PUT OUT FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER PUT OUT FIRE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Apr 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Apr 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Apr 25, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Apr 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Apr 25, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL LEFT FRONT TIE ROD HAD COME OFF. LEFT FRONT WHEEL ALMOST CAME OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHAKE. MECHANIC REPAIRED TIE ROD AND REPLACED BALL JOINT.*AK *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. CONSUMER IS BEING TOLD THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.*JG

Mar 15, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SURGES WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. CONSUMER IS BEING TOLD THERE IS NO SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.*JG

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

DOOR MECHANISM INSIDE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS UPON OPENING THE DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Structure

DOOR MECHANISM INSIDE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS UPON OPENING THE DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION, AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE HAVING PURCHASED THE TRUCK IT HAS FAID TWICE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND HAVE TALKED WITH MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WAS GIVEN YOUR CONTACT INFO BY OUR ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE I HAVE A COMPLAINT REGISTERED WITH THEM AS WELL.

Jan 11, 2002 Power Train

I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE HAVING PURCHASED THE TRUCK IT HAS FAID TWICE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND HAVE TALKED WITH MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM WAS GIVEN YOUR CONTACT INFO BY OUR ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE I HAVE A COMPLAINT REGISTERED WITH THEM AS WELL.

Jan 7, 2002 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE OUTER DOOR HAS A HORIZONTAL "STRESS CRACK" IN THE SHEET METAL. IF LOOKING AT DOOR THE CRACK IS LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF WHERE THE TWO RUBBER WINDOW MOLDINGS JOIN.*AK

Jan 7, 2002 Structure

DRIVERS SIDE OUTER DOOR HAS A HORIZONTAL "STRESS CRACK" IN THE SHEET METAL. IF LOOKING AT DOOR THE CRACK IS LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF WHERE THE TWO RUBBER WINDOW MOLDINGS JOIN.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Steering Crash

RIGHT SIDE OUTER TIR ROD END CAME APART. VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD STRUCK A MAIL BOX AND POWER POLE AND LOW VOLTAGE PEDASTEL AND PULLED POWER LINE FROM NEIGHBORING HOUSE. CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOUSE.*AK

Jan 3, 2002 Steering Crash

RIGHT SIDE OUTER TIR ROD END CAME APART. VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD STRUCK A MAIL BOX AND POWER POLE AND LOW VOLTAGE PEDASTEL AND PULLED POWER LINE FROM NEIGHBORING HOUSE. CAUSING DAMAGE TO HOUSE.*AK

Dec 6, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V187000 NOTIFICATION CONCERNING TIRES. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 800-457-6281 NUMBER AS STATED ON NOTICE, BUT THERE WAS NO ANSWER AT THAT NUMBER. FIRESTONE DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT PERFORM WORK UNTIL THEY RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION FROM MANUFACTURER. ...

Dec 6, 2001 Tires

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 97V187000 NOTIFICATION CONCERNING TIRES. CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 800-457-6281 NUMBER AS STATED ON NOTICE, BUT THERE WAS NO ANSWER AT THAT NUMBER. FIRESTONE DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT PERFORM WORK UNTIL THEY RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION FROM MANUFACTURER. ...

Nov 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR BRAKES LINE CONTACT WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSE BRAK LINES TO WEAR AND LEAK.*AK

Nov 25, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR BRAKES LINE CONTACT WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, CAUSE BRAK LINES TO WEAR AND LEAK.*AK

Nov 5, 2001 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A ERUPTED HIGH PRESSUE HOSE FITTING INTO POWER STEERING PUMP; DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Nov 5, 2001 Steering

LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A ERUPTED HIGH PRESSUE HOSE FITTING INTO POWER STEERING PUMP; DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 30, 2001 Tires

NOTED THAT FRONT TIRES HAVE SPOTTY WEAR ON OUTER EDGES, OF TWO OR SO INCHES ABOUT EVERY FEW INCHES. WEAR MORE PREDOMINANT ON OUTER EDGES THAN INEER EDGES. IS THIS A FREQUENTLY REPORTED PROBLEM? WHAT IS CAUSE? MY SERVICE PROVIDER SAYS VEHICLE HAS "TIGHT" FRONT END, AND STEERS AND HANDLES WELL.*AK (TI...

Oct 30, 2001 Tires

NOTED THAT FRONT TIRES HAVE SPOTTY WEAR ON OUTER EDGES, OF TWO OR SO INCHES ABOUT EVERY FEW INCHES. WEAR MORE PREDOMINANT ON OUTER EDGES THAN INEER EDGES. IS THIS A FREQUENTLY REPORTED PROBLEM? WHAT IS CAUSE? MY SERVICE PROVIDER SAYS VEHICLE HAS "TIGHT" FRONT END, AND STEERS AND HANDLES WELL.*AK (TI...

Sep 28, 2001 Electrical System Crash

WHY IS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED ONLY FOR F-150 PICKUP TRUCKS WHILE THE SAME SWITCH IS IN THE F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS AS WELL? *AK

Sep 28, 2001 Electrical System Crash

WHY IS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED ONLY FOR F-150 PICKUP TRUCKS WHILE THE SAME SWITCH IS IN THE F-250 AND F-350 TRUCKS AS WELL? *AK

Aug 16, 2001 Structure

THE SHEET METAL ON THE DOOR IS CRACKING ON THE EDGE AT THE WINDOW. IT IS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES.*AK

Aug 16, 2001 Structure

THE SHEET METAL ON THE DOOR IS CRACKING ON THE EDGE AT THE WINDOW. IT IS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN THE ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, AND EMITTING NATURAL GAS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS ,CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, EMITTING NATURAL GAS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO THE FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, EMITTING NATURAL GAS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN THE ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, AND EMITTING NATURAL GAS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS ,CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, EMITTING NATURAL GAS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 9, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE. CLAMP IN ENGINE WAS RUBBING ONTO THE FLEXIBLE HOSE THAT WAS HOOKED TO FUEL INJECTORS, CAUSING A HOLE IN FLEXIBLE HOSE, EMITTING NATURAL GAS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE REAR BACK TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 7, 2001 Tires Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE REAR BACK TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE BROKE WHERE IT IS RETAINED BY A CLIP. NO PREVIOUS ROUGH DRIVING OR ABUSE.*AK

Jul 29, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE BROKE WHERE IT IS RETAINED BY A CLIP. NO PREVIOUS ROUGH DRIVING OR ABUSE.*AK

Jul 12, 2001 Structure

THERE ARE CRACKS FORMING ON THE REAR PILLAR OF BOTH DOORS OUT FROM THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND ONTO THE FLAT SURFACES OF THE DOORS. *AK

Jul 12, 2001 Structure

THERE ARE CRACKS FORMING ON THE REAR PILLAR OF BOTH DOORS OUT FROM THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND ONTO THE FLAT SURFACES OF THE DOORS. *AK

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD STARTED SEPARATING . FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, LT23585R16MS, DOT VN0R1XK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALLS HAVE SHOWN EXCESSIVE WEAR OVER THE PAST 15000 MILES, A MASTER MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE OKAY TO DRIVE ON, HOWEVER WHEN SPEA...

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD STARTED SEPARATING . FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, LT23585R16MS, DOT VN0R1XK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALLS HAVE SHOWN EXCESSIVE WEAR OVER THE PAST 15000 MILES, A MASTER MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE OKAY TO DRIVE ON, HOWEVER WHEN SPEA...

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD STARTED SEPARATING . FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, LT23585R16MS, DOT VN0R1XK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALLS HAVE SHOWN EXCESSIVE WEAR OVER THE PAST 15000 MILES, A MASTER MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE OKAY TO DRIVE ON, HOWEVER WHEN SPEA...

Jul 10, 2001 Tires

PE00 020; FIRESTONE TIRE TREAD STARTED SEPARATING . FIRESTONE, STEELTEX AT, LT23585R16MS, DOT VN0R1XK. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES SIDEWALLS HAVE SHOWN EXCESSIVE WEAR OVER THE PAST 15000 MILES, A MASTER MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE OKAY TO DRIVE ON, HOWEVER WHEN SPEA...

Jul 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR OF DIESEL WAS IN VEHICLE. DIESEL WAS FLOATING AROUND IN ENGINE. DIESEL HAND WAS GOING DOWN. *AK

Jul 5, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

STRONG ODOR OF DIESEL WAS IN VEHICLE. DIESEL WAS FLOATING AROUND IN ENGINE. DIESEL HAND WAS GOING DOWN. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR HAS A CRACK RIGHT BELOW WINDOW, VERTICAL ABOUT 1/2 INCH LONG. *AK

Jun 5, 2001 Structure

DRIVER'S DOOR HAS A CRACK RIGHT BELOW WINDOW, VERTICAL ABOUT 1/2 INCH LONG. *AK

May 21, 2001 Power Train

FRONT HUBS WILL NOT KICK IN WHILE IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. BUT CONSUMER KNOWS ANOTHER CONSUMER WITH SAME DEFECT.*AK

May 21, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON 1997, FORD, F250HD ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR. THESE TIRES ARE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE, AND CURRENTLY HAVE 29,000 MILES ON THEM. SIZE OF THE TIRES L235/85R16. *AK *JB

May 21, 2001 Power Train

FRONT HUBS WILL NOT KICK IN WHILE IN 4- WHEEL DRIVE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. BUT CONSUMER KNOWS ANOTHER CONSUMER WITH SAME DEFECT.*AK

May 21, 2001 Tires

ALL FOUR OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES ON 1997, FORD, F250HD ARE SHOWING EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR. THESE TIRES ARE NOT ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT THAT CAME WITH VEHICLE, AND CURRENTLY HAVE 29,000 MILES ON THEM. SIZE OF THE TIRES L235/85R16. *AK *JB

May 2, 2001 Visibility

MIRROR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OPERATES ERRATICALLY, IT IS DIFFICULT TO JUDGE DISTANCE WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR. * AK

May 2, 2001 Visibility

MIRROR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OPERATES ERRATICALLY, IT IS DIFFICULT TO JUDGE DISTANCE WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SEE OUTSIDE OF REAR VIEW MIRROR. * AK

Apr 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SYSTEM LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 27, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED SYSTEM LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL TO GAIN CONTROL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 16, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL AND AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT ON A 1997, FORD, F250, LT235/85R16 SIZE. TREAD ON ONE TIRE SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TWO OF TIRES HAD BLOWNOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. FIRESTONE HAS REPLACED TWO OUT OF THREE TIRES.*AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, DOT NUMBER VN0R1XK3...

Apr 16, 2001 Tires

ORIGINAL AND AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT ON A 1997, FORD, F250, LT235/85R16 SIZE. TREAD ON ONE TIRE SEPARATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND TWO OF TIRES HAD BLOWNOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. FIRESTONE HAS REPLACED TWO OUT OF THREE TIRES.*AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, DOT NUMBER VN0R1XK3...

Apr 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Apr 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Mar 28, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION AT 30000 MILES AND 50000 MILES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235X185R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235X185R15 )

Mar 28, 2001 Tires

TREAD SEPARATION AT 30000 MILES AND 50000 MILES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235X185R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235X185R15 )

Mar 20, 2001 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATED SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, COMPLETELY OBSCURING FORWARD VISION IN THE FIRST INCIDENT. IN THE THREE SUBSEQUENT INCIDENTS BOTH THE WASHERS AND WIPERS OPERATED SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON BUT VISIBILITY WAS OK BECAUSE THE WIPERS CLEARD THE WASHER FLU...

Mar 20, 2001 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD WASHER OPERATED SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, COMPLETELY OBSCURING FORWARD VISION IN THE FIRST INCIDENT. IN THE THREE SUBSEQUENT INCIDENTS BOTH THE WASHERS AND WIPERS OPERATED SPONTANEOUSLY WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON BUT VISIBILITY WAS OK BECAUSE THE WIPERS CLEARD THE WASHER FLU...

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

FRONT AXLE HOUSING CRACKED ON 4X4. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Mar 16, 2001 Power Train

FRONT AXLE HOUSING CRACKED ON 4X4. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK

Mar 3, 2001 Tires

CAN'T GET DOT NUMBER, NOTHING LEFT OF THAT PART OF TIRE BUT ROPES AND FIBERS. NO WARNING, NO NOISE TO INDICATE A BLOWOUT, JUST SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL APART. TREAD AND BELTS ALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, SIDEWALLS SHREDDED. LOOKS LIKE THE TIRE PERFORATED AR...

Mar 3, 2001 Tires

CAN'T GET DOT NUMBER, NOTHING LEFT OF THAT PART OF TIRE BUT ROPES AND FIBERS. NO WARNING, NO NOISE TO INDICATE A BLOWOUT, JUST SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL AS THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL APART. TREAD AND BELTS ALL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM EACH OTHER, SIDEWALLS SHREDDED. LOOKS LIKE THE TIRE PERFORATED AR...

Feb 19, 2001 Steering

PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY. I HAVE AN F-250 "LIGHT DUTY" 3/4 TON. I HAVE A NOISE FROM THE PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY/GEAR BOX. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED NO RECALL ON THAT COMPONENT. HOWEVER, HE DID SAY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EXPEDITION BECAUSE OF PITMAN ARM PROBLEMS. ...

Feb 19, 2001 Steering

PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY. I HAVE AN F-250 "LIGHT DUTY" 3/4 TON. I HAVE A NOISE FROM THE PITMAN ARM ASSEMBLY/GEAR BOX. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED NO RECALL ON THAT COMPONENT. HOWEVER, HE DID SAY THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EXPEDITION BECAUSE OF PITMAN ARM PROBLEMS. ...

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VERY INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS OF FALSE ABS CYCLES WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP FROM A LOW SPEED. THIS SEVERELY EXTENDS THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION INTO STOPPED VEHICLES. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON DURING THE INCI...

Feb 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VERY INTERMITTENT INCIDENTS OF FALSE ABS CYCLES WHEN BRAKING TO A STOP FROM A LOW SPEED. THIS SEVERELY EXTENDS THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION INTO STOPPED VEHICLES. MOST OF THE INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON DURING THE INCI...

Jan 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED UNDERNEATH A RAILROAD TRACK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR HIM. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED SELECTOR SWITCH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ...

Jan 31, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH VEHICLE STALLED UNDERNEATH A RAILROAD TRACK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR HIM. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED SELECTOR SWITCH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ...

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING WHEN RIGHT REAR AXLE SLID OUT, VEHICLE STOPPED. AXLE WAS SITTING OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. CONTACTED A TOW COMPANYAND HELPED PUSH AXLE BACK IN, AND PLACED ON FLATBED. TOW DRIVER INDICATED POSSIBLE SHEAR PIN CAME OFF OR BROKE. *AK

Jan 17, 2001 Power Train

WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING WHEN RIGHT REAR AXLE SLID OUT, VEHICLE STOPPED. AXLE WAS SITTING OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. CONTACTED A TOW COMPANYAND HELPED PUSH AXLE BACK IN, AND PLACED ON FLATBED. TOW DRIVER INDICATED POSSIBLE SHEAR PIN CAME OFF OR BROKE. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235R16 )

Jan 8, 2001 Tires Crash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235R16 )

Dec 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE, WILL NO LONGER TILT UPWARD, FEELS LIKE IT WILL COME OFF, DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 13, 2000 Steering

STEERING WHEEL HAS BECOME VERY LOOSE, WILL NO LONGER TILT UPWARD, FEELS LIKE IT WILL COME OFF, DEALER SAID VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Dec 6, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THESE RETAINING BOLTS FAILED. IN THE FIRST INSTANCE I NOTICED A BOLT HANGING DOWN FROM THE FRONT END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE, THE SHOP OWNER NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT WAS MISSING. HE COMMENTED THAT HE LOOKS FOR THIS ITEM ON FOR...

Dec 6, 2000 Suspension

BOTH THESE RETAINING BOLTS FAILED. IN THE FIRST INSTANCE I NOTICED A BOLT HANGING DOWN FROM THE FRONT END ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. IN THE SECOND INSTANCE, THE SHOP OWNER NOTICED THE DRIVER'S SIDE BOLT WAS MISSING. HE COMMENTED THAT HE LOOKS FOR THIS ITEM ON FOR...

Nov 24, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 24, 2000 Suspension

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS SPRAYING OUT AT AN ALARMING RATE. *AK

Nov 2, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL WAS SPRAYING OUT AT AN ALARMING RATE. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH GOT STUCK IN DID POSITION, CAUSING ENGINE TO QUIT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. JUST LIKE RECALL 91S39. *AK

Oct 30, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH GOT STUCK IN DID POSITION, CAUSING ENGINE TO QUIT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. JUST LIKE RECALL 91S39. *AK

Oct 26, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND OTHER TIMES THEY CUT OFF WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH BEFORE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND OTHER TIMES THEY CUT OFF WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH BEFORE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND OTHER TIMES THEY CUT OFF WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH BEFORE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 26, 2000 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK SPORADICALLY. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON WITHOUT APPLICATION, AND OTHER TIMES THEY CUT OFF WITHOUT APPLICATION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SWITCH BEFORE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, TRANSMISSION KICKED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS COULD CAUSE A BAD CRASH BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS JUST FREE WHEELING. FORD WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, OWNER WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. *A...

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

I HEARD A LOUD VIBRATING OR THUMPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED AT A FIRESTONE IN SANTA FE, WHERE THEY SHOWED ME THAT LAYERS OF THREE OF THE TIRES WERE PEELING OFF FROM THE INSIDE. I BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES ON THE SPOT -- AT JUST 26,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. (TIRESIZE: LT245/75R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Oct 16, 2000 Power Train

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, TRANSMISSION KICKED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL. THIS COULD CAUSE A BAD CRASH BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS JUST FREE WHEELING. FORD WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, OWNER WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. *A...

Oct 16, 2000 Tires

I HEARD A LOUD VIBRATING OR THUMPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. STOPPED AT A FIRESTONE IN SANTA FE, WHERE THEY SHOWED ME THAT LAYERS OF THREE OF THE TIRES WERE PEELING OFF FROM THE INSIDE. I BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES ON THE SPOT -- AT JUST 26,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. (TIRESIZE: LT245/75R)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZ...

Oct 15, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY (TIRESIZE: 245 85RL6)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY (TIRESIZE: 245 85RL6)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Tires

NO SUMMARY (TIRESIZE: 245 85RL6)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 15, 2000 Fuel System, Gasoline

NO SUMMARY (TIRESIZE: 245 85RL6)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245 85RL6 )

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: WHILE REPAIRING A TIRE AT A SERVICE STATION, NOTICED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALLS MOUNTED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LT 235/85R16, FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, WITH BOTH FRONT TIRES IN JULY OF 99 AND 00. BEING THAT THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON 1 VEHICLE AND HAPPENED IN SUCH A CRITICAL AREA AS THE STEERING, I FEEL THAT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 1 VEHICLE TO WHICH THIS HAS OCCURRED. I FEEL OBLIGATED TO REPORT THIS A...

Oct 11, 2000 Tires

PE 00 040/TIRE FAILURE: WHILE REPAIRING A TIRE AT A SERVICE STATION, NOTICED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALLS MOUNTED. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, LT 235/85R16, FIRESTONE NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC

Oct 11, 2000 Steering

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES, WITH BOTH FRONT TIRES IN JULY OF 99 AND 00. BEING THAT THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON 1 VEHICLE AND HAPPENED IN SUCH A CRITICAL AREA AS THE STEERING, I FEEL THAT THERE MUST HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 1 VEHICLE TO WHICH THIS HAS OCCURRED. I FEEL OBLIGATED TO REPORT THIS A...

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

SIDE WALLS BULGING FROM BEAD TO THE TREAD AND CIRCUMFERENCE MIDWAY ON THE SIDEWALLS (TIRESIZE: LT 235/85)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235/85 )

Oct 10, 2000 Tires

SIDE WALLS BULGING FROM BEAD TO THE TREAD AND CIRCUMFERENCE MIDWAY ON THE SIDEWALLS (TIRESIZE: LT 235/85)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT 235/85 )

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A LETTER THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE ON 8-10-2000. ALL THAT THEY DID WAS SEND ME FORM LETTER THAT DIDN'T EVEN APPLY TO MY TIRE. CAN YOU ASSIST IN OBTAINING COMPENSATION?: IN 1997, I PURCHASED A NEW 1997 FORD F-250 EXTENDED CAB LWB DIESEL TRUCK (FROM VALLEY FORD IN ONEONTA, ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

RE: TWO ORIGINAL TIRES SOLD WITH TRUCK - ONE SPLIT AND ONE SEPARATED AT 14,000 MILES. TIRES REPLACED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES ON 7/7/99. FORTUNATELY, THEY FAILED IN TOWN AND NOT ON THE ROAD PULLING SOMETHING. I HEARD ON TV LAST WEEK (10/2/00), THAT FORD OR FIRESTONE WERE INVESTIGATING FIRESTONE STEEL...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A LETTER THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE ON 8-10-2000. ALL THAT THEY DID WAS SEND ME FORM LETTER THAT DIDN'T EVEN APPLY TO MY TIRE. CAN YOU ASSIST IN OBTAINING COMPENSATION?: IN 1997, I PURCHASED A NEW 1997 FORD F-250 EXTENDED CAB LWB DIESEL TRUCK (FROM VALLEY FORD IN ONEONTA, ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A LETTER THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE ON 8-10-2000. ALL THAT THEY DID WAS SEND ME FORM LETTER THAT DIDN'T EVEN APPLY TO MY TIRE. CAN YOU ASSIST IN OBTAINING COMPENSATION?: IN 1997, I PURCHASED A NEW 1997 FORD F-250 EXTENDED CAB LWB DIESEL TRUCK (FROM VALLEY FORD IN ONEONTA, ...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

RE: TWO ORIGINAL TIRES SOLD WITH TRUCK - ONE SPLIT AND ONE SEPARATED AT 14,000 MILES. TIRES REPLACED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES ON 7/7/99. FORTUNATELY, THEY FAILED IN TOWN AND NOT ON THE ROAD PULLING SOMETHING. I HEARD ON TV LAST WEEK (10/2/00), THAT FORD OR FIRESTONE WERE INVESTIGATING FIRESTONE STEEL...

Oct 7, 2000 Tires

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF A LETTER THAT I SENT TO FIRESTONE ON 8-10-2000. ALL THAT THEY DID WAS SEND ME FORM LETTER THAT DIDN'T EVEN APPLY TO MY TIRE. CAN YOU ASSIST IN OBTAINING COMPENSATION?: IN 1997, I PURCHASED A NEW 1997 FORD F-250 EXTENDED CAB LWB DIESEL TRUCK (FROM VALLEY FORD IN ONEONTA, ...

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

4 TIRES HAVE BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS, INDICATING SEPARATION OF TREAD FROM BELTS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235/85SR16) (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235/85SR16)

Oct 6, 2000 Tires

4 TIRES HAVE BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS, INDICATING SEPARATION OF TREAD FROM BELTS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235/85SR16) (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235/85SR16)

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING A 1997, FORD, F250 CARGO VAN WITH A REPLACEMENT FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX RADIAL FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, 22575R16. TIRE SUDDENLY SEPARATED. THERE WERE THREE TIRES LEFT ON THIS VAN. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE CUSTOMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. *YH

Oct 5, 2000 Tires

WHILE DRIVING A 1997, FORD, F250 CARGO VAN WITH A REPLACEMENT FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX RADIAL FRONT PASSENGER TIRE, 22575R16. TIRE SUDDENLY SEPARATED. THERE WERE THREE TIRES LEFT ON THIS VAN. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK THE CUSTOMER FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. *YH

Oct 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL CHATTERS AND DOES NOT STOP TRUCK , ONLY WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT AND APPLY THE BRAKE IT WORKS. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

CUSION RUBBER COMING THROUGH TREAD RUBBER ON ALL 4 TIRES,6/32 TREAD LEFT,HAS NOT CAUSED PROBLEM YET, LOCAL DEALER (NOT FIRESTONE)DIDNT LIKE THE WAY IT LOOKS,FIRESTONE HAD NO COMMENT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235X85X16)

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

CUSION RUBBER COMING THROUGH TREAD RUBBER ON ALL 4 TIRES,6/32 TREAD LEFT,HAS NOT CAUSED PROBLEM YET, LOCAL DEALER (NOT FIRESTONE)DIDNT LIKE THE WAY IT LOOKS,FIRESTONE HAD NO COMMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRE SIZE: 235X85X16 )

Oct 3, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL CHATTERS AND DOES NOT STOP TRUCK , ONLY WHEN I LIFT MY FOOT AND APPLY THE BRAKE IT WORKS. *AK

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

CUSION RUBBER COMING THROUGH TREAD RUBBER ON ALL 4 TIRES,6/32 TREAD LEFT,HAS NOT CAUSED PROBLEM YET, LOCAL DEALER (NOT FIRESTONE)DIDNT LIKE THE WAY IT LOOKS,FIRESTONE HAD NO COMMENT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRESIZE: 235X85X16)

Oct 3, 2000 Tires

CUSION RUBBER COMING THROUGH TREAD RUBBER ON ALL 4 TIRES,6/32 TREAD LEFT,HAS NOT CAUSED PROBLEM YET, LOCAL DEALER (NOT FIRESTONE)DIDNT LIKE THE WAY IT LOOKS,FIRESTONE HAD NO COMMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: VNOR 1XK TIRE SIZE: 235X85X16 )

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

DAMAGE TO TIRE WELL, RIGHT REAR FENDER,MUFFLER AND TAIL-LIGHT DUE TO TIRE TREAD PEELING OFF ON HIGHWAY I84 IN S.W. IDAHO. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR1XK087 TIRESIZE: LT2358516M)

Oct 2, 2000 Tires

DAMAGE TO TIRE WELL, RIGHT REAR FENDER,MUFFLER AND TAIL-LIGHT DUE TO TIRE TREAD PEELING OFF ON HIGHWAY I84 IN S.W. IDAHO. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDOR1XK087 TIRESIZE: LT2358516M)

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR (4) TIRES ARE SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALLS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: C39816 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Oct 1, 2000 Tires

ALL FOUR (4) TIRES ARE SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALLS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: C39816 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

REMAINING 3 TIRES SHOW STRESS MARKS ON SIDEWALLS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 8XORRAB359 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

REMAINING 3 TIRES SHOW STRESS MARKS ON SIDEWALLS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 8XORRAB359 TIRESIZE: LT23585R16)

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS ON HIS WAY TO THE AIRPORT. HE WAS IN FRONT FOR A DROP OFF, AND REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEWOUT. HE HAD TO CALL A TOWING COMING TO COME REPAIR IT. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX RADIALS, R4S 16INCH, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK DOT # VDOR. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE BLOW OUT WAS LOCATED AT THE INSIDE SIDEWALL, THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HOLES THAT COULD BE FOUND. WE BROUGHT THE TIRE INTO FIRESTONE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD FIND A HOLE BECAUSE THESE TIRES DON'T JUST BLOW. I WAS ALSO TOLD ON THE PHONE THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I HAD SUC...

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS ON HIS WAY TO THE AIRPORT. HE WAS IN FRONT FOR A DROP OFF, AND REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE BLEWOUT. HE HAD TO CALL A TOWING COMING TO COME REPAIR IT. FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX RADIALS, R4S 16INCH, THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK DOT # VDOR. *SLC

Sep 29, 2000 Tires

THE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE BLOW OUT WAS LOCATED AT THE INSIDE SIDEWALL, THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO HOLES THAT COULD BE FOUND. WE BROUGHT THE TIRE INTO FIRESTONE AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD FIND A HOLE BECAUSE THESE TIRES DON'T JUST BLOW. I WAS ALSO TOLD ON THE PHONE THAT I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I HAD SUC...

Sep 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION , AND AT TIMES, IT IS DIFFCULT TO TURN IT ON. SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANY, AND ONLY LASTED FOR 1 YEAR. DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK WHEN DOME LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE HEAD LIGHT GOES OFF BECAUSE THE SWITCH IS THE SAME ...

Sep 25, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEAD LIGHT SWITCH WILL TURN ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION , AND AT TIMES, IT IS DIFFCULT TO TURN IT ON. SWITCH WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANY, AND ONLY LASTED FOR 1 YEAR. DEFECT HAS REOCCURRED. *AK WHEN DOME LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE HEAD LIGHT GOES OFF BECAUSE THE SWITCH IS THE SAME ...

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

THE TIE ROD END FAILED, WHILE DRIVING THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE CUP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Sep 21, 2000 Steering

THE TIE ROD END FAILED, WHILE DRIVING THE BALL SEPARATED FROM THE CUP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS

Sep 20, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON DASH. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN OVERDRIVE. WHEN THE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK, IT STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN OUT OF OVERDRIVE. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF OUR DRIVE THE VEHICLE HAS TO STOP AND THE ENGINE...

Sep 20, 2000 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON DASH. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN OVERDRIVE. WHEN THE LIGHT BEGINS TO FLASH VEHICLE STARTS TO JERK, IT STOPS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN OUT OF OVERDRIVE. DELAER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF OUR DRIVE THE VEHICLE HAS TO STOP AND THE ENGINE...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE STARTED SHOWING A SPOT WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE A BLISTER (AIR POCKET) UNDER THE TREAD ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THE TREAD CAN BE PUSHED IN ABOUT AN 1/8 OF AN INCH. ALSO THE CENTER OF THE TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TREAD SHOWS A DARKER COLOR THAN THE REST OF THE RUBBER.( DOT N...

Sep 18, 2000 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE STARTED SHOWING A SPOT WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE A BLISTER (AIR POCKET) UNDER THE TREAD ABOUT THE SIZE OF A QUARTER. THE TREAD CAN BE PUSHED IN ABOUT AN 1/8 OF AN INCH. ALSO THE CENTER OF THE TIRE ALL THE WAY AROUND THE TREAD SHOWS A DARKER COLOR THAN THE REST OF THE RUBBER.( DOT N...

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILURE. TIRES ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P255/70 R16 109 M/S. IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ME. (CLAIM# 49-3225-909) *MW

Sep 12, 2000 Tires

TIRE FAILURE. TIRES ARE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P255/70 R16 109 M/S. IF YOU NEED ANY FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ME. (CLAIM# 49-3225-909) *MW

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1997, FORD, F250, CT235/85R16. REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE HAD A BUBBLE WHICH SEEMED AS IF STEEL BELT WAS GOING TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THEN. *AK

Sep 8, 2000 Tires

PE00020, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1997, FORD, F250, CT235/85R16. REAR PASSENGER'S TIRE HAD A BUBBLE WHICH SEEMED AS IF STEEL BELT WAS GOING TO SEPARATE. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THEN. *AK

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRES AND SLAPPED THE SIDE OF TRUCK, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRES AND SLAPPED THE SIDE OF TRUCK, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRES AND SLAPPED THE SIDE OF TRUCK, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 6, 2000 Tires

TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRES AND SLAPPED THE SIDE OF TRUCK, CAUSING BODY DAMAGE.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 )

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE INDICATING THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMSSION WAS IN "PARK" POSITION, IN FACT TRANSMISSION GEAR WAS IN "NUETRAL POSITION" WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A ROLLAWAY. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 97V17000 ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INF...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A F250. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT235/85/R16 M/S DOT# VDOR1WW *MW

Sep 5, 2000 Power Train

WHILE INDICATING THAT AUTOMATIC TRANSMSSION WAS IN "PARK" POSITION, IN FACT TRANSMISSION GEAR WAS IN "NUETRAL POSITION" WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A ROLLAWAY. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 97V17000 ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INF...

Sep 5, 2000 Tires

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A F250. TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.*AK FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT235/85/R16 M/S DOT# VDOR1WW *MW

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL (265/75/16) EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE UNDERNEATH OF THE VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Aug 29, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL (265/75/16) EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE UNDERNEATH OF THE VEHICLE, TIRE SIZE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

AT 25 MPH THE VEHILCE TIE ROD PULL APART.....DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MFR'S RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 27, 2000 Steering

AT 25 MPH THE VEHILCE TIE ROD PULL APART.....DEALER NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THAT WAS NOT COVER UNDER A MFR'S RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL (265/75/16) TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Aug 24, 2000 Tires

THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL (265/75/16) TIRE ON THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, TIRE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *MJS

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELING @ 75 MPH ON I-10 BETWEEN QUEEN CREEK & RIGGS ROAD EXITS. THE TIRE DID NOT LOOSE PRESSURE. ON CLOSER INSPECTION OF REMAINING THREE TIRES, EVIDENCE OF TREAD COMING APART. FORD DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR TIRE WARRENTY. DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUCK ...

Aug 23, 2000 Tires

TREAD SEPERATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE WHILE TRAVELING @ 75 MPH ON I-10 BETWEEN QUEEN CREEK & RIGGS ROAD EXITS. THE TIRE DID NOT LOOSE PRESSURE. ON CLOSER INSPECTION OF REMAINING THREE TIRES, EVIDENCE OF TREAD COMING APART. FORD DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR TIRE WARRENTY. DAMAGE TO WHEEL WELL AND TRUCK ...

Aug 13, 2000 Suspension

MY TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGES. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND WENT TO HAVE THE TRUCK ALIGNED. VIRGINIA SPRING AND ALIGNMENT, ARLINGTON, VA, 22213, INFORMED ME THAT MY RIGHT FRONT SPRING WAS DANGEROUSLY WEAK AND HAD CAUSED THE UPPER BALL JOINT TO BECOME LOOSE. THEY SAID EVERY FORD 250 DIESE...

Aug 13, 2000 Suspension

MY TIRES WERE SEVERELY WORN ON THE INSIDE EDGES. I BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND WENT TO HAVE THE TRUCK ALIGNED. VIRGINIA SPRING AND ALIGNMENT, ARLINGTON, VA, 22213, INFORMED ME THAT MY RIGHT FRONT SPRING WAS DANGEROUSLY WEAK AND HAD CAUSED THE UPPER BALL JOINT TO BECOME LOOSE. THEY SAID EVERY FORD 250 DIESE...

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

THREE TIRES HAD STEEL BELT STICKING OUT CASING OF TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Aug 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )

Aug 8, 2000 Tires

THREE TIRES HAD STEEL BELT STICKING OUT CASING OF TIRE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/85/16 )

Aug 8, 2000 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT23585R16 )

Jul 12, 2000 Structure

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE BELT MOLDING ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDES. THESE CRACKS ARE RUSTING AND IN TIME WILL COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DOORS AND THEREBY THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK

Jul 12, 2000 Structure

MY VEHICLE EXHIBITS CRACKS IN THE DOOR SHEET METAL AT THE LOWER REAR OF THE BELT MOLDING ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDES. THESE CRACKS ARE RUSTING AND IN TIME WILL COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE DOORS AND THEREBY THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.*AK

Jun 25, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRUCK LOOKS BRAND NEW,HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED,MAN THAT FIXED IT SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE DO THIS UNLESS THE TRUCK WAS BEAT ALL TO PIECES,AND THIS ONE ISNT, HE FIGURES IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 25, 2000 Power Train

THIS TRUCK LOOKS BRAND NEW,HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED,MAN THAT FIXED IT SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE DO THIS UNLESS THE TRUCK WAS BEAT ALL TO PIECES,AND THIS ONE ISNT, HE FIGURES IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Structure

STRUCTURE OF THE BODY HAD A CRACK. CRACK IS STARTED AT THE WINDOW OPENING, AND WAS WORKING ITS WAY REARWARD. ALSO, NOTICED WHEN WASHING VEHICLE PAINT WAS CHIPPING BECAUSE THE CRACK BEHIND THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POST WAS GETTING BIGGER. *AK

Jun 23, 2000 Structure

STRUCTURE OF THE BODY HAD A CRACK. CRACK IS STARTED AT THE WINDOW OPENING, AND WAS WORKING ITS WAY REARWARD. ALSO, NOTICED WHEN WASHING VEHICLE PAINT WAS CHIPPING BECAUSE THE CRACK BEHIND THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR POST WAS GETTING BIGGER. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES REAR END VIBRATES. *AK PARKING BRAKES ARE STICKS ON CAUSING VIBRATION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Parking Brake

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES REAR END VIBRATES. *AK PARKING BRAKES ARE STICKS ON CAUSING VIBRATION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES REAR END VIBRATES. *AK PARKING BRAKES ARE STICKS ON CAUSING VIBRATION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING. *YH

Jun 21, 2000 Parking Brake

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES REAR END VIBRATES. *AK PARKING BRAKES ARE STICKS ON CAUSING VIBRATION AND INADEQUATE BRAKING. *YH

Jun 14, 2000 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILED CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF. YH

Jun 14, 2000 Equipment

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILED CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF. YH

Apr 19, 2000 Suspension

FIRST AIR SPRING ON DRIVERS SIDE BLEW LAST SUMMER AND WAS REPLACED. THE OTHER ONE, PASSENGER SIDE, BLEW LAST FRIDAY. BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED WITH TRUCK CAMPER ON BOARD, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT OVER LOADED. FAILURES WERE EXPLOSIVE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOWING SUDDENLY ON THE SIDE AFFECTED. VEHICLE WAS TRA...

Apr 19, 2000 Suspension

FIRST AIR SPRING ON DRIVERS SIDE BLEW LAST SUMMER AND WAS REPLACED. THE OTHER ONE, PASSENGER SIDE, BLEW LAST FRIDAY. BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED WITH TRUCK CAMPER ON BOARD, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT OVER LOADED. FAILURES WERE EXPLOSIVE, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOWING SUDDENLY ON THE SIDE AFFECTED. VEHICLE WAS TRA...

Apr 11, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR SNAPPED WITH NO WARNING. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, YET WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY FOR TOWING AND RENTAL CAR WHILE MY TRUCK WAS DISABLED. I THINK FORD SHOULD COVER THIS REPAIR AS THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 11, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR SNAPPED WITH NO WARNING. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, YET WAS NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAD TO PAY FOR TOWING AND RENTAL CAR WHILE MY TRUCK WAS DISABLED. I THINK FORD SHOULD COVER THIS REPAIR AS THE PART WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR FAILURE, CAUSED SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Apr 8, 2000 Suspension

TORSION BAR FAILURE, CAUSED SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

LEFT FRONT CROSSMEMBER DEVELOPED A CRACK NEAR THE STEERING BOX CAR HAD CLONK IN FRONT END DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND CRACK - TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO WELD THE CROSSMEMBER BACK IN PLACE AND THEY WOULD WARRANTY IT FOR 12 MTHS/12000 MILES (ONLY). VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARR...

Apr 7, 2000 Structure

LEFT FRONT CROSSMEMBER DEVELOPED A CRACK NEAR THE STEERING BOX CAR HAD CLONK IN FRONT END DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND CRACK - TOLD BY FORD DEALER THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS TO WELD THE CROSSMEMBER BACK IN PLACE AND THEY WOULD WARRANTY IT FOR 12 MTHS/12000 MILES (ONLY). VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARR...

Apr 6, 2000 Seats

METAL ON THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE TRACK HAS DETERIORATED, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FOWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. SEAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Apr 6, 2000 Seats

METAL ON THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE TRACK HAS DETERIORATED, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FOWARD. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. SEAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK *ML

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, FRONT END FELT LIKE WAS NOT ROLLING FREELY, AND NO ADEQUATE STEERING CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Steering

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, FRONT END FELT LIKE WAS NOT ROLLING FREELY, AND NO ADEQUATE STEERING CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Suspension

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, FRONT END FELT LIKE WAS NOT ROLLING FREELY, AND NO ADEQUATE STEERING CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. *AK

Apr 5, 2000 Steering

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. ALSO, FRONT END FELT LIKE WAS NOT ROLLING FREELY, AND NO ADEQUATE STEERING CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTUR. THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO ALIGN THE FRONT END. *AK

Mar 8, 2000 Power Train

THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK IN LOW RANGE WITHOUT THE FRONT END MAKING A LOUD BANG THEN GRIND, THEN FAILED COMPLETELY. *MJS

Mar 8, 2000 Power Train

THE FRONT HUBS WOULD NOT LOCK IN LOW RANGE WITHOUT THE FRONT END MAKING A LOUD BANG THEN GRIND, THEN FAILED COMPLETELY. *MJS

Mar 5, 2000 Structure

CRACK IN DRIVERS DOOR FRAME NEAR THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER AROUND THE WINDOW. *AK

Mar 5, 2000 Structure

CRACK IN DRIVERS DOOR FRAME NEAR THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER AROUND THE WINDOW. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 24, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL TO STAY ON IF ROAD BEARS OPPOSITE OF SIGNAL. LEFT TURN ROAD BEARING RIGHT SLIGHTLY, WOULD TURN SIGNAL OFF. THE SIGNAL CAN TURN ITSELF OFF. TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. BUT, PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, UNABLE TO BE FIXED, DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE ...

Feb 22, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL TO STAY ON IF ROAD BEARS OPPOSITE OF SIGNAL. LEFT TURN ROAD BEARING RIGHT SLIGHTLY, WOULD TURN SIGNAL OFF. THE SIGNAL CAN TURN ITSELF OFF. TURN SIGNAL WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. BUT, PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, UNABLE TO BE FIXED, DEALERSHIP STATES THAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE ...

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS REPLACED. *AK

Jan 27, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PARTS REPLACED. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Suspension

BALLJOINTS GRINDING, METAL ON METAL, FAILURE DUE TO UNSERVICEABLE TYPE BALLJOINTS FROM THE FACTORY. *AK

Jan 18, 2000 Suspension

BALLJOINTS GRINDING, METAL ON METAL, FAILURE DUE TO UNSERVICEABLE TYPE BALLJOINTS FROM THE FACTORY. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY ABS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THUS THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE CONFIRMED OR CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MOTOR SURGES, VIOLENTLY AT TIMES, DURING WARM-UP PERIOD. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LURCH AT ITS WORST. CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. FORD ENGINEER REVIEWED PROBLEM 12/20/99 CLAIMED "COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTABLE" THEN STIPULATED NO FURTHER WARRANTY WORK FOR THIS PROBLEM IS AUTHROIZED. BROUGHT TRUCK BACK THIS WEEK,...

Dec 30, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY ABS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THUS THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE CONFIRMED OR CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

MOTOR SURGES, VIOLENTLY AT TIMES, DURING WARM-UP PERIOD. CAUSES VEHICLE TO LURCH AT ITS WORST. CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. FORD ENGINEER REVIEWED PROBLEM 12/20/99 CLAIMED "COMMERCIALLY ACCEPTABLE" THEN STIPULATED NO FURTHER WARRANTY WORK FOR THIS PROBLEM IS AUTHROIZED. BROUGHT TRUCK BACK THIS WEEK,...

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE TRANSMITION SLAMMED DOWN TO 1ST GEAR SPEED WENT DOWN TO BELOW 10 M/P/H THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO OVERDRIVE AND STARTED TO SPEED BACK UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED. LUCKLY WE WERE NOT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. EQUIPMENT THAT WAS TIED DOWN ON OUR TRAILER BROKE LOOSE. FORD SAID T...

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE TRANSMITION SLAMMED DOWN TO 1ST GEAR SPEED WENT DOWN TO BELOW 10 M/P/H THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO OVERDRIVE AND STARTED TO SPEED BACK UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED. LUCKLY WE WERE NOT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. EQUIPMENT THAT WAS TIED DOWN ON OUR TRAILER BROKE LOOSE. FORD SAID T...

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE TRANSMITION SLAMMED DOWN TO 1ST GEAR SPEED WENT DOWN TO BELOW 10 M/P/H THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO OVERDRIVE AND STARTED TO SPEED BACK UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED. LUCKLY WE WERE NOT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. EQUIPMENT THAT WAS TIED DOWN ON OUR TRAILER BROKE LOOSE. FORD SAID T...

Dec 28, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING THE TRANSMITION SLAMMED DOWN TO 1ST GEAR SPEED WENT DOWN TO BELOW 10 M/P/H THEN SLAMMED BACK INTO OVERDRIVE AND STARTED TO SPEED BACK UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED. LUCKLY WE WERE NOT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. EQUIPMENT THAT WAS TIED DOWN ON OUR TRAILER BROKE LOOSE. FORD SAID T...

Dec 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 15, 1999 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 14, 1999 Equipment

THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 13, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRINGS ON THIS HEAVY DUTY TRUCK BEGAN COLLAPSING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 14-MONTHS OF SERVICE. THE CONDITION WEARS THE FRONT TIRES EXCESSIVELY AND DOES NOT MAKE THE VEHICLE HANDLE PROPERLY. THE CONDITION WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP, DON VANCE FORD, MARSHFIELD,MO. AND ALL...

Nov 13, 1999 Suspension

THE FRONT SPRINGS ON THIS HEAVY DUTY TRUCK BEGAN COLLAPSING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 14-MONTHS OF SERVICE. THE CONDITION WEARS THE FRONT TIRES EXCESSIVELY AND DOES NOT MAKE THE VEHICLE HANDLE PROPERLY. THE CONDITION WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP, DON VANCE FORD, MARSHFIELD,MO. AND ALL...

Nov 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY

Nov 6, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

NO SUMMARY

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCK UP; ABS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; EMERGENY CABLE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Oct 29, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES LOCK UP; ABS NOT WORKING PROPERLY; EMERGENY CABLE NOT WORKING PROPERLY.

Oct 19, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING VIBRATION PROBLEM. WHENEVER A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM THE WHEEL. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 19, 1999 Suspension

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING VIBRATION PROBLEM. WHENEVER A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE, A GRINDING SOUND WOULD COME FROM THE WHEEL. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ROLLED OVER IN FRONT AND ON TOP OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, DAMAGEING THE FRONT BUMPER,/HOOD AN D/LEFT FENDER. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 12, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE ROLLED OVER IN FRONT AND ON TOP OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, DAMAGEING THE FRONT BUMPER,/HOOD AN D/LEFT FENDER. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Oct 8, 1999 Power Train

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE BECAME INOPERATIVE DUE TO A BROKEN HUB. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BASED ON DISCUSSION AT FORD DEALERSHIP, THE AUTO HUBS SEEM TO BE FAILING REGULARLY. *YC

Oct 8, 1999 Power Train

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE BECAME INOPERATIVE DUE TO A BROKEN HUB. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. BASED ON DISCUSSION AT FORD DEALERSHIP, THE AUTO HUBS SEEM TO BE FAILING REGULARLY. *YC

Oct 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE GETTING NEW TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE DEALER NOTICED THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

Oct 4, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE GETTING NEW TIRES PUT ON VEHICLE DEALER NOTICED THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE CRACKED. DEALER REFUSED TO FIX PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Sep 30, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Sep 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHIELD AROUND THE GAS TANK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A TRAILER HITCH ON THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE LIST OTHER VEHCILE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. *AK

Sep 29, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

SHIELD AROUND THE GAS TANK IS TOO CLOSE TO THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING A TRAILER HITCH ON THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE LIST OTHER VEHCILE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN OR AT A STOP UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND WOULD STALL. *AK

Sep 22, 1999 Power Train

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN OR AT A STOP UPON ACCELERATING, VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR AND WOULD STALL. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION IS UNDERDESIGNED. UNABLE TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF POWERSTROKE ENGINE. CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND BALL JOINT WEAR, AND PULLING TO RIGHT

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

INTERNAL CLUTCHS FREEZE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE LIMITED SLIP TO BECOME POSITIVE DRIVE, RESULTING IN VIOLENT VIBRATIONS DURING TURNS IN FORWARD AND REVERSE.

Sep 15, 1999 Suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION IS UNDERDESIGNED. UNABLE TO SUPPORT WEIGHT OF POWERSTROKE ENGINE. CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND BALL JOINT WEAR, AND PULLING TO RIGHT

Sep 15, 1999 Power Train

INTERNAL CLUTCHS FREEZE TOGETHER, CAUSING THE LIMITED SLIP TO BECOME POSITIVE DRIVE, RESULTING IN VIOLENT VIBRATIONS DURING TURNS IN FORWARD AND REVERSE.

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. WOULD CUT ON OR OFF ON THEIR OWN. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY AT A TIME OF NEED. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Visibility

WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE, THEY WOULD FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY. WOULD CUT ON OR OFF ON THEIR OWN. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY AT A TIME OF NEED. *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR DRUM IS OVERHEATING . THE DEALER WAS CONTATCED, AND REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS. OTHERWISE, DEALER INSISTED THAT CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG . *AK

Aug 27, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LEFT REAR DRUM IS OVERHEATING . THE DEALER WAS CONTATCED, AND REPLACED VARIOUS PARTS. OTHERWISE, DEALER INSISTED THAT CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG . *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS NOISE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN 11 TIMES AT DEALER FOR REPAIR WORK, AN DEALER STILL CAN'T DETERMINE RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 29, 1999 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE WAS NOISE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND CUTTING OFF. VEHICLE HAS BEEN 11 TIMES AT DEALER FOR REPAIR WORK, AN DEALER STILL CAN'T DETERMINE RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. NLM

Jun 29, 1999 Power Train

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. NLM

Jun 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF REAR WHEELS IS CAUSING DISCOLORATION OF WHEELS AND MELTING OF TIRES. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PLACING CAR INTO RECERSE CAUSING IT TO HIT A LOADING DOCK, WHEN PULLED INTO DRIVE IT AGAIN ACCELERATED FORWARD 450 FEET BEFOR IT SHUT OFF. NLM

Jun 25, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF REAR WHEELS IS CAUSING DISCOLORATION OF WHEELS AND MELTING OF TIRES. *AK

Jun 25, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE EXPEREINCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN PLACING CAR INTO RECERSE CAUSING IT TO HIT A LOADING DOCK, WHEN PULLED INTO DRIVE IT AGAIN ACCELERATED FORWARD 450 FEET BEFOR IT SHUT OFF. NLM

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK. OCCUPANT GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A LAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 16, 1999 Power Train Crash

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED WHEN VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK. OCCUPANT GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A LAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 11, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT ROTOR ASSEMBLIES CRACKED. NLM

Jun 8, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT ROTOR ASSEMBLIES CRACKED. NLM

Jun 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 2, 1999 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 14, 1999 Steering Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS NO ADEQUATE HYDRAULIC FILTER ON THE RELEASE VALVE WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO PREVENT VALVE COMTAMINATION AND FAILURE, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO EXPLODE AND TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD IT ANALYZED BY DOUGLAS B. CHISHOLM ASSC. I...

May 14, 1999 Steering Crash

THE VEHICLE HAS NO ADEQUATE HYDRAULIC FILTER ON THE RELEASE VALVE WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO PREVENT VALVE COMTAMINATION AND FAILURE, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR BOX TO EXPLODE AND TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAD IT ANALYZED BY DOUGLAS B. CHISHOLM ASSC. I...

Apr 20, 1999 Tires

RECALL ON TIRES NOT RECEIVED UNTIL AFTER REPLACEMENT, MANUFACTURE WILL NOT HONOR RECALL FOR CONSUMER, SPARE TIRE STILL IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (97S90). MJS (97V-187)

Apr 20, 1999 Tires

RECALL ON TIRES NOT RECEIVED UNTIL AFTER REPLACEMENT, MANUFACTURE WILL NOT HONOR RECALL FOR CONSUMER, SPARE TIRE STILL IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. (97S90). MJS (97V-187)

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO OVERHEAD CAM PULLEY CATALATIC CONVERTERS BEING TOTALLY BLOCKED. YH

Apr 8, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO OVERHEAD CAM PULLEY CATALATIC CONVERTERS BEING TOTALLY BLOCKED. YH

Mar 29, 1999 Suspension

THE TORSION BAR SHEARED OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND SWAY SUDDENLY. *AK

Mar 29, 1999 Suspension

THE TORSION BAR SHEARED OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND SWAY SUDDENLY. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELT LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN TO THE POINT THAT IT BECOMES UNBEARABLE TO THE OCCUPANT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Mar 26, 1999 Seat Belts

PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELT LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES TO TIGHTEN TO THE POINT THAT IT BECOMES UNBEARABLE TO THE OCCUPANT WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WAS PUT ON A DIESEL TRUCK. THIS CAUSED A BACK PRESSURE TO OCCUR. A HOLE WAS CREATED IN BOTTOM OF TURBO. CARBON MONOXIDE WAS ESCAPING THROUGH HEATER VENT, CAUSING A HAZARDOUS PROBLEM FOR DRIVER, WHO BECAME NAUSEOUS & HAD A HEADACHE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM, BUT IS NOT ...

Mar 11, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

A CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WAS PUT ON A DIESEL TRUCK. THIS CAUSED A BACK PRESSURE TO OCCUR. A HOLE WAS CREATED IN BOTTOM OF TURBO. CARBON MONOXIDE WAS ESCAPING THROUGH HEATER VENT, CAUSING A HAZARDOUS PROBLEM FOR DRIVER, WHO BECAME NAUSEOUS & HAD A HEADACHE. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM, BUT IS NOT ...

Mar 9, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK ON A HILL. THE OWNER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGAN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Mar 9, 1999 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK ON A HILL. THE OWNER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGAN TO ROLL IN REVERSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK

Mar 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

[XXX] NO SUMMARY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mar 7, 1999 Unknown Or Other

[XXX] NO SUMMARY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE BRAKE'S FELT LIKE THEY WERE NOT WORKING AND WOULD LOCK UP. ALSO, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD COME OUT FROM BEHIND. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE BRAKE'S FELT LIKE THEY WERE NOT WORKING AND WOULD LOCK UP. ALSO, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD COME OUT FROM BEHIND. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE BRAKE'S FELT LIKE THEY WERE NOT WORKING AND WOULD LOCK UP. ALSO, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD COME OUT FROM BEHIND. *AK

Feb 17, 1999 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING BRAKES, THE BRAKE'S FELT LIKE THEY WERE NOT WORKING AND WOULD LOCK UP. ALSO, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD COME OUT FROM BEHIND. *AK

Feb 13, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING SPARE BRACE FALED AND TIRE BOUNCED TEN FEET IN THE AIR.LUCY FOR EVERYONE NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING OR IN THE OTHER LANE.

Feb 13, 1999 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING SPARE BRACE FALED AND TIRE BOUNCED TEN FEET IN THE AIR.LUCY FOR EVERYONE NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING OR IN THE OTHER LANE.

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LOOSE; NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT IN A VERY VISIBLE LOCATION FOR DRIVER TO SEE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKES WHEN CONSUMER DROVE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER ADJUSTMENT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL SEALS (GASKETS) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CEO SWITCH (IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR END SUSPENSION SLIP DISK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES WORN OUT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR LOOSE; NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT IS NOT IN A VERY VISIBLE LOCATION FOR DRIVER TO SEE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKES WHEN CONSUMER DROVE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTIONED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

HEATER ADJUSTMENT FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OIL SEALS (GASKETS) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CEO SWITCH (IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH) FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

LUG NUTS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR END SUSPENSION SLIP DISK FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES WORN OUT. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. YH

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING UP A HILL OR UNEVEN GROUND CAN HEAR A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR WORK. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. WHEN CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE...

Jan 28, 1999 Suspension

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING UP A HILL OR UNEVEN GROUND CAN HEAR A POPPING/KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP FOR REPAIR WORK. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. WHEN CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE...

Jan 27, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED THE LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIRBRATE AT ANY SPEED. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING TO LOW GEAR ON STEEPHILL, ENGINE FAILS. YH

Jan 27, 1999 Suspension

CONSUMER NOTICED THE LEFT REAR SPRING BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIRBRATE AT ANY SPEED. *AK

Jan 27, 1999 Power Train

WHEN SHIFTING TO LOW GEAR ON STEEPHILL, ENGINE FAILS. YH

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension

TORSION BAR, WHICH CONTROLS THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, SHEARED OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK *ML

Jan 22, 1999 Suspension

TORSION BAR, WHICH CONTROLS THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, SHEARED OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK *ML

Jan 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. FINALLY RESULTED IN CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. SELF DIAGNOSIS OF RAISING REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE WITH REAR WHEELS SPINNING REAR WHEELS COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH FULL BRAKE PRESSED. NO BRAKING ON REAR WHEELS. DISCONNECTING WIRE...

Jan 16, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

REAR BRAKE FAILURE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. FINALLY RESULTED IN CRASH. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. SELF DIAGNOSIS OF RAISING REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE IDLING IN DRIVE WITH REAR WHEELS SPINNING REAR WHEELS COULD NOT BE STOPPED WITH FULL BRAKE PRESSED. NO BRAKING ON REAR WHEELS. DISCONNECTING WIRE...

Jan 7, 1999 Visibility

IN COLD CLIMATE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STICK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN TURNING OFF, THE WIPERS REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.THE SOLUTION IS TO PLACE HOT WATER ON THE POST OF WHERE THE BLADE IS ATTACHED TO. PAUL OBAUGH FORD HAD ABOUT 40 - ...

Jan 7, 1999 Visibility

IN COLD CLIMATE THE WINDOWS ARE NOT FROZEN. HOWEVER, WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN TURNING OFF THE WIPERS, THEY ARE STILL STUCK IN A UPRIGHT POSITION. (SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS OTHER F250). PAUL OBAUGH FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION IS TO PLACE HOT WATER IN THE WIPER...

Jan 7, 1999 Visibility

IN COLD CLIMATE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STICK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN TURNING OFF, THE WIPERS REMAIN IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE VISUAL DIFFICULTY. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.THE SOLUTION IS TO PLACE HOT WATER ON THE POST OF WHERE THE BLADE IS ATTACHED TO. PAUL OBAUGH FORD HAD ABOUT 40 - ...

Jan 7, 1999 Visibility

IN COLD CLIMATE THE WINDOWS ARE NOT FROZEN. HOWEVER, WINDSHIELD WIPERS GET STUCK IN UPRIGHT POSITION. WHEN TURNING OFF THE WIPERS, THEY ARE STILL STUCK IN A UPRIGHT POSITION. (SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS OTHER F250). PAUL OBAUGH FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE SOLUTION IS TO PLACE HOT WATER IN THE WIPER...

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 6, 1999 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED.

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL, UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM.

Jan 5, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL, UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM.

Dec 28, 1998 Parking Brake

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE STICKING IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND HAD REPAIRED AND REPLACED SOME PARTS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Dec 28, 1998 Parking Brake

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE STICKING IN COLD WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED AND HAD REPAIRED AND REPLACED SOME PARTS, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Dec 14, 1998 Structure

UNABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM.

Dec 14, 1998 Structure

UNABLE TO GET RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM.

Dec 12, 1998 Suspension

IN MAY 1997 I PURCHASHED THIS VEHICHLE NEW. MY PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH A TORN SEAT COVER AND DEFFECTIVE SUN VISORS. THOSE PROBLEMS WERE FIXED. DUE TO THE DISTANCE FROM MY RESIDNCE TO ST. HELENS AUTO CENTER, I BEGAN TAKING MY VEHICHLE TO LAND MARK FORD, LOCATED AT 12000 S.S. 66TH AVE. TIGARD,OR. 97281. ...

Dec 12, 1998 Suspension

IN MAY 1997 I PURCHASHED THIS VEHICHLE NEW. MY PROBLEMS BEGAN WITH A TORN SEAT COVER AND DEFFECTIVE SUN VISORS. THOSE PROBLEMS WERE FIXED. DUE TO THE DISTANCE FROM MY RESIDNCE TO ST. HELENS AUTO CENTER, I BEGAN TAKING MY VEHICHLE TO LAND MARK FORD, LOCATED AT 12000 S.S. 66TH AVE. TIGARD,OR. 97281. ...

Dec 11, 1998 Suspension

SINCE APPROXIMATELY 20000 MILES VEHICLE WILL WITHOUT WARNING DEVELOPE AN EXTREME SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO VIOLENTLY WOBBLE UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND VEHICLE IS SLOWED TO A SPEED OF 20-30 MILES PER HOUR. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AT ALL SPEEDS FROM 30 TO 70 MILES PER ...

Dec 11, 1998 Suspension

SINCE APPROXIMATELY 20000 MILES VEHICLE WILL WITHOUT WARNING DEVELOPE AN EXTREME SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO VIOLENTLY WOBBLE UNTIL BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND VEHICLE IS SLOWED TO A SPEED OF 20-30 MILES PER HOUR. THIS OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING AT ALL SPEEDS FROM 30 TO 70 MILES PER ...

Dec 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP OCCASIONALLY.

Dec 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES LOCK UP OCCASIONALLY.

Dec 9, 1998 Suspension

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Wheels

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Structure

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Suspension

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Wheels

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 9, 1998 Structure

THE VEHICLE VEERS TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN IT'S IN OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. ALSO, REPLACED FRONT LEFT HUB CAP, AND TWIST IN FRAME. *AK

Dec 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS IN AND OUT OF GEAR, TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT BLINKS. VEHICLE IS IN TO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE 8/98. THEY SEEM TO BE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM

Dec 4, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION JERKS IN AND OUT OF GEAR, TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT BLINKS. VEHICLE IS IN TO THE DEALER FOR THE 3RD TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SINCE 8/98. THEY SEEM TO BE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND CORRECT THIS PROBLEM

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER

Nov 27, 1998 Power Train

THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR

Nov 4, 1998 Tires

TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE RIMS, AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHERE THE BRAKES PADS ARE. AK

Nov 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE RIMS, AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHERE THE BRAKES PADS ARE. AK

Nov 4, 1998 Tires

TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE RIMS, AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHERE THE BRAKES PADS ARE. AK

Nov 4, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TIRES ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE RIMS, AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE TIRES WHERE THE BRAKES PADS ARE. AK

Oct 28, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS HAD A NUMBER OF ALMOST ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE HORN SENSORS LOCATIONS. CONSUMER CAN ONLY FIT THE CIRCULAR PART OF FINGER TIPS ON TO BLOW THE HORN, AND THAT SOMETIMES IS HARD TO FIND, SOMETIMES IT'S TOO LATE. *AK

Oct 28, 1998 Electrical System

CONSUMER HAS HAD A NUMBER OF ALMOST ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE HORN SENSORS LOCATIONS. CONSUMER CAN ONLY FIT THE CIRCULAR PART OF FINGER TIPS ON TO BLOW THE HORN, AND THAT SOMETIMES IS HARD TO FIND, SOMETIMES IT'S TOO LATE. *AK

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION GOES IN NEUTRAL. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS AND UNLOCKS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS DESIGNED TO WORK LIKE THA...

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION GOES IN NEUTRAL. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS AND UNLOCKS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS DESIGNED TO WORK LIKE THA...

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION GOES IN NEUTRAL. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS AND UNLOCKS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS DESIGNED TO WORK LIKE THA...

Oct 23, 1998 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING 40 MPH AND ABOVE, LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION GOES IN NEUTRAL. THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKS AND UNLOCKS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS DESIGNED TO WORK LIKE THA...

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SHIELD WORE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TUBE, RESULTING IN A PINHOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE RELEASED UNDER PRESSURE DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUS...

Oct 20, 1998 Power Train

THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SHIELD WORE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TUBE, RESULTING IN A PINHOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE RELEASED UNDER PRESSURE DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUS...

Oct 20, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SHIELD WORE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TUBE, RESULTING IN A PINHOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE RELEASED UNDER PRESSURE DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUS...

Oct 20, 1998 Power Train

THE EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE METAL TRANSMISSION FLUID TUBE FROM THE TRANSMISSION TO THE RADIATOR. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THE SHIELD WORE A SMALL HOLE IN THE TUBE, RESULTING IN A PINHOLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE RELEASED UNDER PRESSURE DIRECTLY ONTO THE EXHAUS...

Oct 13, 1998 Wheels

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V095000 & CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED AT THAT TIME THAT THE LUGS: NUTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. WOULD CONTACT OWNER AS SOON AS THEY COME IN. SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN HEARD. *AK

Oct 13, 1998 Wheels

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V095000 & CALLED DEALER. WAS INFORMED AT THAT TIME THAT THE LUGS: NUTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. WOULD CONTACT OWNER AS SOON AS THEY COME IN. SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN HEARD. *AK

Oct 6, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK WOULD BOUNCE AND THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN. ALSO THE FRONT TIRES BALDED ON THE INSIDE. THE TRUCK WAS LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NEVER GREASED BY THE FACTORY. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT O...

Oct 6, 1998 Suspension

WHEN DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK WOULD BOUNCE AND THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN. ALSO THE FRONT TIRES BALDED ON THE INSIDE. THE TRUCK WAS LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NEVER GREASED BY THE FACTORY. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT O...

Sep 30, 1998 Wheels

VEHICLE HAD TWO BADLY WORN OUT FRONT TIRES. THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO LUGS: NUTS DISCONNECTING AS PER RECALL # 98V-095 . DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

Sep 30, 1998 Wheels

VEHICLE HAD TWO BADLY WORN OUT FRONT TIRES. THIS CONDITION WAS DUE TO LUGS: NUTS DISCONNECTING AS PER RECALL # 98V-095 . DEALER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT COST TO CONSUMER. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE A FRAME BROKE, AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO STEERING. *AK

Sep 29, 1998 Structure

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE A FRAME BROKE, AND THE VEHICLE HAD NO STEERING. *AK

Sep 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Sep 12, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY REAR ABS BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Sep 2, 1998 Steering

BOLTS ON THE POWER STEERING BOX BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Sep 2, 1998 Steering

BOLTS ON THE POWER STEERING BOX BROKE IN HALF CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Aug 5, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND RPM JUMPED TO 1,000. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND HAS SINCE RETURNED. *AK

Aug 5, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND RPM JUMPED TO 1,000. PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AND HAS SINCE RETURNED. *AK

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

THESE VEHICLES WITH THE POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE HAS AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION THAT WAS UNDERDESIGNED TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END ALIGNMENT TO STAY AND VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PULLING.

Jul 27, 1998 Suspension

THESE VEHICLES WITH THE POWER STROKE DIESEL ENGINE HAS AN INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION THAT WAS UNDERDESIGNED TO HANDLE THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS DESIGN DOES NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END ALIGNMENT TO STAY AND VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PULLING.

Jul 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS ROUGHLY. GEARING DOWN TO LOW GERAS ON HILL THEN UPSHIFTS, AND ENGINE WILL DIE.

Jul 19, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS ROUGHLY. GEARING DOWN TO LOW GERAS ON HILL THEN UPSHIFTS, AND ENGINE WILL DIE.

Jul 17, 1998 Seats

WHEN DRIVING THE BENCH SEAT RECLINED TO THE REST POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND FAILS.

Jul 17, 1998 Seats

WHEN DRIVING THE BENCH SEAT RECLINED TO THE REST POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jul 17, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND FAILS.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHEN GOING DOWNHILL.

Jul 7, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO POP UP WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55-60 MPH.

Jul 7, 1998 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WHEN GOING DOWNHILL.

Jul 7, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED CAUSING HOOD TO POP UP WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 55-60 MPH.

May 4, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAS LOSS OF STEERING WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 4, 1998 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HAS LOSS OF STEERING WITHOUT INDICATIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS FUTURE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BECAUSE EXHAUST PIPE EXITS ON THE SIDE (DESIGN).

Apr 17, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMERS VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS FUTURE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BECAUSE EXHAUST PIPE EXITS ON THE SIDE (DESIGN).

Apr 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TRAVEL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 10, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TRAVEL, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 1, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS BENT.

Apr 1, 1998 Wheels

WHEEL RIMS BENT.

Mar 25, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Structure

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Suspension

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Structure

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT END MISALIGNMENT CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE AND PREMATURE WEAR OF TIRES. IN ADDITION, BELT TENSIONER ROLLER MAKES NOISE WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND POPPING NOISE FROM CAB WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES DUE TO CAB MOUNTING BOLTS TO FRAME BEING LOOSE. *AK

Mar 16, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION AND PULLING, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES.

Mar 16, 1998 Suspension

VIBRATION AND PULLING, CAUSING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES.

Feb 23, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH. INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AND PASSENGERS WERE LEFT COVERED WITH GLASS.

Feb 23, 1998 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE GLASS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH. INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AND PASSENGERS WERE LEFT COVERED WITH GLASS.

Feb 4, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER WAS GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH. *AK

Feb 4, 1998 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER WAS GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH. *AK

Jan 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 27, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO FAILURE DESCRIBED.

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING TIRE TO SLIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 13, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RIGHT REAR BRAKE WILL LOCK UP, CAUSING TIRE TO SLIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKES DURING TRAILOR HAULING(5TH WHEEL), THE EXHAUST DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE DOWN LINE DIRECTLY AFTER THE TURBO.

Dec 14, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

UPON ACTIVATION OF THE BRAKES DURING TRAILOR HAULING(5TH WHEEL), THE EXHAUST DEVELOPED A LEAK IN THE DOWN LINE DIRECTLY AFTER THE TURBO.

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD/PARKED VEHICLE, EXTENDED CAB WAS COMPLETELY BURNT, STATE FARM INSURANCE ANALYSIS WAS IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Nov 25, 1997 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD/PARKED VEHICLE, EXTENDED CAB WAS COMPLETELY BURNT, STATE FARM INSURANCE ANALYSIS WAS IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, IMPACT SPEED AROUND 30-35 MPH, FRONT END DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BUMPER WAS PUSHED BACK, WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BUST. DAMAGES TOTALLING $6,000 DOLLARS. IN THIS CRASH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 16, 1997 Air Bags Crash

WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, IMPACT SPEED AROUND 30-35 MPH, FRONT END DRIVER'S SIDE. THE BUMPER WAS PUSHED BACK, WHICH CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BUST. DAMAGES TOTALLING $6,000 DOLLARS. IN THIS CRASH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Oct 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AT 45-50 MPH WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Oct 6, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AT 45-50 MPH WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

Sep 29, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN A STEEP GRADE IN 1ST GEAR WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND THE ENGINE DIED/STALLED. *AK'

Sep 29, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING DOWN A STEEP GRADE IN 1ST GEAR WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL SHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND THE ENGINE DIED/STALLED. *AK'

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN HILL IN FIRST GEAR AND AT BOTTOM OF HILL, SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND MOTOR WILL DIE?STALL. STOPPING AND PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING IGNITION TO START, AND ENGINE WILL START. *AK

Sep 12, 1997 Power Train

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE DOWN HILL IN FIRST GEAR AND AT BOTTOM OF HILL, SHIFTING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE AND MOTOR WILL DIE?STALL. STOPPING AND PUTTING TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING IGNITION TO START, AND ENGINE WILL START. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN A FIELD THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SKID PLATE CRUSHED, ALLOWING THE ROCK TO DAMAGE THE DRIVETRAIN. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND OPERATED ERRATICALLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Sep 5, 1997 Power Train Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN A FIELD THE VEHICLE HIT A ROCK, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SKID PLATE CRUSHED, ALLOWING THE ROCK TO DAMAGE THE DRIVETRAIN. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND OPERATED ERRATICALLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. *AK

Aug 26, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN A HEAD ON COLLISION ACCIDENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.

Aug 26, 1997 Air Bags Crash

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN A HEAD ON COLLISION ACCIDENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES.

Aug 19, 1997 Tires

THE TIRE COMPLIANCE LABLE FOR REAR INFLATION STATES 80 PSI, HOWEVER THE TIRE APPEARS OVER INFLATED AT 80 PSI, DEALER RECOMMENDS 70 PSI.

Aug 19, 1997 Seats

NO HEAD REST PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN BOOSTER SEATS IN THE BACK SEAT.

Aug 19, 1997 Tires

THE TIRE COMPLIANCE LABLE FOR REAR INFLATION STATES 80 PSI, HOWEVER THE TIRE APPEARS OVER INFLATED AT 80 PSI, DEALER RECOMMENDS 70 PSI.

Aug 19, 1997 Seats

NO HEAD REST PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN THAT RIDE IN BOOSTER SEATS IN THE BACK SEAT.

Jul 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET OR SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE GOES IDLE ONCE TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. COMSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE TRYING AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT'S HOW THE ENGINE WAS BUILT INTO THE FUE...

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET OR SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE GOES IDLE ONCE TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. COMSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE TRYING AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT'S HOW THE ENGINE WAS BUILT INTO THE FUE...

Jul 31, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET OR SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE GOES IDLE ONCE TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. COMSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE TRYING AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT'S HOW THE ENGINE WAS BUILT INTO THE FUE...

Jul 31, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING UNDER WET OR SNOWY ROAD CONDITIONS THE ENGINE GOES IDLE ONCE TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. COMSUMER ALSO STATED THAT HAS LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ONCE TRYING AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT'S HOW THE ENGINE WAS BUILT INTO THE FUE...

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BACK BRAKES DO NOT GRAB AT ALL OR SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF DRIVE AND PUT IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. ON 3/14/97 BRAKES ADJUSTED BY DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Apr 15, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS THE BACK BRAKES DO NOT GRAB AT ALL OR SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF DRIVE AND PUT IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP. ON 3/14/97 BRAKES ADJUSTED BY DEALERSHIP, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH PREPARING TO MAKE LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ICE WAS ON HIGHWAY, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE OF FAILURE UNKNOWN , VEHICLE NOT TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER INSISTS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK

Mar 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH PREPARING TO MAKE LEFT TURN AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. ICE WAS ON HIGHWAY, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR, CAUSE OF FAILURE UNKNOWN , VEHICLE NOT TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER INSISTS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS.

Nov 27, 1996 Suspension

VEHICLE WANDERS.